How to pronounce basilect
Say it like BAS-ih-lekt. Basilect has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAS).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈbæsɪlɛkt/BAS-ih-lekt
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- BAS
- ih
- lekt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Basilect pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lektKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
What does basilect mean?
noun
- A variety of a language that differs substantially from the standard form, and is only considered suitable for very informal contexts by speakers.
Where does basilect come from?
From basi- (“base, bottom”) + -lect (“speech”).
Questions about saying basilect
How do you pronounce basilect?
Say BAS-ih-lekt. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæsɪlɛkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in basilect?
Basilect has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAS). Broken into parts: BAS · ih · lekt.