How to pronounce basset
Say it like BAS-it. Basset has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAS).
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- BAS
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Basset 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.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of basset
American and British speakers say basset in essentially the same way: /ˈbæsɪt/ in the US and /ˈbæsɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAS-it.
What does basset mean?
- The edge of a geological stratum at the surface of the ground; the outcrop.
- A basset hound.
- A card game resembling faro.
- To incline upward so as to appear at the surface.“A vein of coal bassets.”
Where does basset come from?
From French bassette, from Italian bassetta.
Words that rhyme with basset
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of basset.
Questions about saying basset
How do you pronounce basset?
Say BAS-it. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæsɪt/. In British English it is /ˈbæsɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in basset?
Basset has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAS). Broken into parts: BAS · it.
Do Americans and Brits say basset the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbæsɪt/ and the British form is /ˈbæsɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.