How to pronounce basketry
Say it like BAS-kuh-tree. Basketry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAS).
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US American/ˈbæskətri/BAS-kuh-tree
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- BAS
- kuh
- tree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Basketry 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.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- treeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does basketry mean?
noun
- The process of weaving unspun vegetable fibers to make a basket.
- Baskets collectively.
Where does basketry come from?
From basket + -ry.
Questions about saying basketry
How do you pronounce basketry?
Say BAS-kuh-tree. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæskətri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in basketry?
Basketry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAS). Broken into parts: BAS · kuh · tree.