How to pronounce baster
Say it like BAY-ster. Baster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY).
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- BAY
- ster
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Baster 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.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of baster
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAY-stuh.
What does baster mean?
- One who bastes.
- A tool for basting meat with fat or gravy.
Where does baster come from?
From baste + -er.
Words that rhyme with baster
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of baster.
Questions about saying baster
How do you pronounce baster?
Say BAY-ster. The American pronunciation is /ˈbeɪstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbeɪstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in baster?
Baster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY). Broken into parts: BAY · ster.
Is baster pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbeɪstə/ (BAY-stuh).