How to pronounce wheelbase
Say it like WEEL-bays. Wheelbase has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEEL).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈwilˌbeɪs/WEEL-bays
UK British/ˈwiːlˌbeɪs/WEEL-bays
- WEEL
- bays
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wheelbase pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WEELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- baysGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of wheelbase
American and British speakers say wheelbase in essentially the same way: /ˈwilˌbeɪs/ in the US and /ˈwiːlˌbeɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: WEEL-bays.
What does wheelbase mean?
noun
- The horizontal distance between the front and rear axles of a road or rail vehicle.
Where does wheelbase come from?
From wheel + base.
Questions about saying wheelbase
How do you pronounce wheelbase?
Say WEEL-bays. The American pronunciation is /ˈwilˌbeɪs/. In British English it is /ˈwiːlˌbeɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wheelbase?
Wheelbase has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEEL). Broken into parts: WEEL · bays.
Do Americans and Brits say wheelbase the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwilˌbeɪs/ and the British form is /ˈwiːlˌbeɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.