How to pronounce basque
Say it like BASK. Basque is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/bæsk/BASK
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- BASK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Basque pronunciation, sound by sound
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- BASKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does basque mean?
noun
- The part of a waistcoat etc. extending below the waist.
- A woman's close-fitting bodice, underbodice, or corset having such a feature.
Where does basque come from?
Borrowed from French basque.
Words that rhyme with basque
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Words that sound like basque
Questions about saying basque
How do you pronounce basque?
Say BASK. The American pronunciation is /bæsk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in basque?
Basque is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BASK.
What words sound the same as basque?
Basque sounds the same as bask in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.