How to pronounce basting
Say it like BAY-sting. Basting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY).
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- BAY
- sting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Basting 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.
- stingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of basting
American and British speakers say basting in essentially the same way: /ˈbeɪstɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈbeɪstɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAY-sting.
What does basting mean?
- The act by which a food item is basted.“Use repeated bastings to prevent the chicken from drying out.”
- The use of long or loose stitches; the act by which something is basted.
- present participle and gerund of baste How to pronounce baste
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Words that rhyme with basting
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Questions about saying basting
How do you pronounce basting?
Say BAY-sting. The American pronunciation is /ˈbeɪstɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbeɪstɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in basting?
Basting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY). Broken into parts: BAY · sting.
Do Americans and Brits say basting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbeɪstɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbeɪstɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.