How to pronounce basing
Say it like BAY-sing. Basing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY).
- BAY
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Basing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of basing
American and British speakers say basing in essentially the same way: /ˈbeɪsɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈbeɪsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAY-sing.
What does basing mean?
- present participle and gerund of base How to pronounce base
- The storage or housing of something within a base.
Words that rhyme with basing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of basing.
Questions about saying basing
How do you pronounce basing?
Say BAY-sing. The American pronunciation is /ˈbeɪsɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbeɪsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in basing?
Basing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY). Broken into parts: BAY · sing.
Do Americans and Brits say basing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbeɪsɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbeɪsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.