How to pronounce basta
Say it like BAS-tuh. Basta has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAS).
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US American/ˈbæstə/BAS-tuh
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- BAS
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Basta 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does basta mean?
interjection
- (that's) enough; stop!
Where does basta come from?
Borrowed from Italian basta.
Questions about saying basta
How do you pronounce basta?
Say BAS-tuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in basta?
Basta has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAS). Broken into parts: BAS · tuh.