How to pronounce Basra
Say it like BAHS-rah. Basra has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAHS).
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US American/ˈbɑsrɑ/BAHS-rah
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- BAHS
- rah
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Basra pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- rahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does Basra mean?
noun
- the second largest city in Iraq; an oil port in southern Iraq
Questions about saying Basra
How do you pronounce Basra?
Say BAHS-rah. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑsrɑ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Basra?
Basra has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAHS). Broken into parts: BAHS · rah.