How to pronounce wastebaskets
Say it like WAYST-bas-kuts. Wastebaskets has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAYST).
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US American/ˈweɪstˌbæskəts/WAYST-bas-kuts
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- WAYST
- bas
- kuts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wastebaskets pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAYSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- basGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kutsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does wastebaskets mean?
noun
- plural of wastebasket How to pronounce wastebasket
Questions about saying wastebaskets
How do you pronounce wastebaskets?
Say WAYST-bas-kuts. The American pronunciation is /ˈweɪstˌbæskəts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wastebaskets?
Wastebaskets has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAYST). Broken into parts: WAYST · bas · kuts.