How to pronounce bastion
Say it like BAS-chun. Bastion has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAS).
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US American/ˈbæstʃən/BAS-chun
UK British/ˈbæstiən/BAS-tee-un
- BAS
- chun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bastion 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.
- chunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bastion
- American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: BAS-tee-un.
What does bastion mean?
noun
- A projecting part of a rampart or other fortification.
- A well-fortified position; a stronghold or citadel.
- A person, group, or thing, that strongly defends some principle.“a bastion of hope”
- To furnish with a bastion.
Where does bastion come from?
First attested in 1562.
Questions about saying bastion
How do you pronounce bastion?
Say BAS-chun. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæstʃən/. In British English it is /ˈbæstiən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bastion?
Bastion has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAS). Broken into parts: BAS · chun.
Is bastion pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈbæstiən/ (BAS-tee-un).