How to pronounce bassist
Say it like BAY-sist. Bassist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY).
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- BAY
- sist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bassist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- sistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bassist
American and British speakers say bassist in essentially the same way: /ˈbeɪsɪst/ in the US and /ˈbeɪsɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAY-sist.
What does bassist mean?
- A musician who plays a bass instrument, especially the bass guitar.
Where does bassist come from?
From bass + -ist.
Words that rhyme with bassist
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bassist.
Questions about saying bassist
How do you pronounce bassist?
Say BAY-sist. The American pronunciation is /ˈbeɪsɪst/. In British English it is /ˈbeɪsɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bassist?
Bassist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY). Broken into parts: BAY · sist.
Do Americans and Brits say bassist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbeɪsɪst/ and the British form is /ˈbeɪsɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.