How to pronounce basted
Say it like BAY-stud. Basted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY).
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- BAY
- stud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Basted 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.
- studKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of basted
American and British speakers say basted in essentially the same way: /ˈbeɪstəd/ in the US and /ˈbeɪstəd/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAY-stud.
What does basted mean?
- simple past and past participle of baste How to pronounce baste
- Having been cooked by basting.
Questions about saying basted
How do you pronounce basted?
Say BAY-stud. The American pronunciation is /ˈbeɪstəd/. In British English it is /ˈbeɪstəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in basted?
Basted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY). Broken into parts: BAY · stud.
Do Americans and Brits say basted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbeɪstəd/ and the British form is /ˈbeɪstəd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.