How to pronounce baskets
Say it like BAS-kuts. Baskets has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAS).
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US American/ˈbæskəts/BAS-kuts
UK British/ˈbɑːskɪts/BAH-skits
- BAS
- kuts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Baskets 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.
- kutsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of baskets
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: BAH-skits.
What does baskets mean?
noun
- plural of basket How to pronounce basket
- third-person singular simple present indicative of basket How to pronounce basket
Questions about saying baskets
How do you pronounce baskets?
Say BAS-kuts. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæskəts/. In British English it is /ˈbɑːskɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in baskets?
Baskets has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAS). Broken into parts: BAS · kuts.
Is baskets pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈbɑːskɪts/ (BAH-skits).