How to Pronounce Basal

To pronounce "basal", say BAS-al — 2 syllables, IPA /[ˈbeɪsəɫ]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

basal

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/[ˈbeɪsəɫ]/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “basal”

"basal" has 2 syllables: bas-al. It rhymes with haysel and nascal, if that helps it stick.

What does basal mean?

noun

  1. Base, bottom, minimum
  2. Any basal structure or part

adjective

  1. Basic, elementary; relating to, or forming, the base, or point of origin.

    “A basal reader is a kind of book that is used to teach reading.”

  2. Associated with the base of an organism or structure.

    “In the spring, basal leaves emerge from a stout taproot.”

Synonyms

basilar

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Words that rhyme with basal

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hayselnascaleysellkasal

Related words

elementaryprimarybasebasicessentialbeginningradicalabecedarian

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "basal"?▾

"Basal" has 2 syllables: bas · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "basal"?▾

The IPA transcription of "basal" is /[ˈbeɪsəɫ]/.

What does "basal" mean?▾

Basal: Base, bottom, minimum

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