How to Pronounce Based

To pronounce "based", say BAS-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /beɪst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/beɪst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “based”

"based" has 2 syllables: bas-ed. It rhymes with chaste and distaste, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: baste — easy to mix up when writing.

What does based mean?

verb

  1. To give as its foundation or starting point; to lay the foundation of.
  2. To be located (at a particular place).

adjective

  1. Founded on; having a basis; often used in combining forms.

    “That was a soundly based argument.”

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Words that rhyme with based

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

chastedistastedebasedbastewastelambasteshowcasedencasedtastemisplacedlacedpaste

Related words

foundedsupportedsettledgroundsbasisfoundationbasalgroundwork

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "based"?▾

"Based" has 2 syllables: bas · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "based"?▾

The IPA transcription of "based" is /beɪst/.

What does "based" mean?▾

Based: To give as its foundation or starting point; to lay the foundation of.

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