How to pronounce washbasin
Say it like WAHSH-bay-sun. Washbasin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAHSH).
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US American/ˈwɑʃˌbeɪsən/WAHSH-bay-sun
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- WAHSH
- bay
- sun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Washbasin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAHSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- bayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does washbasin mean?
noun
- A basin used for washing, (now) particularly a permanently installed sink, fitted with a water supply and a drain, for washing the hands and face.
- A laundry sink or utility sink.
Where does washbasin come from?
From wash + basin.
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Questions about saying washbasin
How do you pronounce washbasin?
Say WAHSH-bay-sun. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɑʃˌbeɪsən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in washbasin?
Washbasin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAHSH). Broken into parts: WAHSH · bay · sun.