How to pronounce bassinet
Say it like bas-ih-NET. Bassinet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NET).
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- bas
- ih
- NET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bassinet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- basGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of bassinet
American and British speakers say bassinet in essentially the same way: /ˌbæsɪˈnɛt/ in the US and /ˌbæsɪˈnɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: bas-ih-NET.
What does bassinet mean?
- A newborn baby's bed, traditionally woven with reeds or straw; a (wicker) cradle.
- Alternative form of bascinet.
Where does bassinet come from?
From French bassinet (“small basin”), equivalent to basin + -et.
Words that rhyme with bassinet
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bassinet.
Questions about saying bassinet
How do you pronounce bassinet?
Say bas-ih-NET. The American pronunciation is /ˌbæsɪˈnɛt/. In British English it is /ˌbæsɪˈnɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bassinet?
Bassinet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NET). Broken into parts: bas · ih · NET.
Do Americans and Brits say bassinet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌbæsɪˈnɛt/ and the British form is /ˌbæsɪˈnɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.