How to pronounce baste
Say it like BAYST. Baste is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BAYST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Baste pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAYSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of baste
American and British speakers say baste in essentially the same way: /beɪst/ in the US and /beɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAYST.
What does baste mean?
- To sew with long or loose stitches, as for temporary use, or in preparation for gathering the fabric.
- To sprinkle flour and salt and drip butter or fat on, as on meat in roasting.
- To coat over something.
- To mark (sheep, etc.) with tar.
- A basting; a sprinkling of drippings etc. in cooking.
Where does baste come from?
Late Middle English, from Old French bastir (“build, construct, sew up (a garment)”).
Words that rhyme with baste
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Words that sound like baste
Questions about saying baste
How do you pronounce baste?
Say BAYST. The American pronunciation is /beɪst/. In British English it is /beɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in baste?
Baste is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BAYST.
Do Americans and Brits say baste the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /beɪst/ and the British form is /beɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as baste?
Baste sounds the same as based in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.