How to pronounce basilic
Say it like BAS-ih-lik. Basilic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAS).
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US American/ˈbæsɪlɪk/BAS-ih-lik
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- BAS
- ih
- lik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Basilic 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.
- likKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does basilic mean?
noun
- A basilica.
- royal; kingly
- basilican
- Relating to certain parts, anciently supposed to have a specially important function in the animal economy, such as the basilic vein.
Where does basilic come from?
From French basilique.
Questions about saying basilic
How do you pronounce basilic?
Say BAS-ih-lik. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæsɪlɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in basilic?
Basilic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAS). Broken into parts: BAS · ih · lik.