How to Pronounce Bas-reliefs

To pronounce "bas-reliefs", say BASR-el-iefs — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

BASR-el-iefs

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💡 Tip for remembering “bas-reliefs”

"bas-reliefs" has 3 syllables: basr-el-iefs. It rhymes with beliefs and motifs, if that helps it stick.

What does bas-reliefs mean?

noun

  1. A low or mostly-flat sculpture which is carved into a wall, or is in the form of a tile mounted flat to a wall, rather than a fully three-dimensional, free-standing figure.

Synonyms

basso-relievobasso-rilievocameolow relief

Antonyms

alto-relievohigh relief

Words that rhyme with bas-reliefs

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

beliefsmotifsbriefschiefsgriefsfiefsbeefsleafsreliefsdebriefsreefs

Related words

frescoessculpturescarvingsengravingsstatuesstatuaryinscriptionspetroglyphs

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bas-reliefs"?▾

"Bas-reliefs" has 3 syllables: basr · el · iefs.

What does "bas-reliefs" mean?▾

Bas-reliefs: A low or mostly-flat sculpture which is carved into a wall, or is in the form of a tile mounted flat to a wall, rather than a fully three-dimensional, free-standing figure.

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