How to Pronounce Baseline

To pronounce "baseline", say BAS-el-in-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈbeɪslaɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈbeɪslaɪn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “baseline”

"baseline" has 4 syllables: bas-el-in-e. It rhymes with saccharine and malign, if that helps it stick.

What does baseline mean?

noun

  1. A line that is a base for measurement or for construction.

    “A laser level generates a convenient baseline for interior work.”

  2. A datum used as the basis for calculation or for comparison.

    “We used the last doctor visit to provide baselines for vital statistics.”

verb

  1. To provide a baseline for measurement.
  2. To play from the baseline.

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Words that rhyme with baseline

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saccharinemalignasininebyzantinebenignsupinewhinedeclinelinefineoutlineundermine

Related words

benchmarkbenchmarkingfootnotedatumlinerefreferencingdatabase

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "baseline"?▾

"Baseline" has 4 syllables: bas · el · in · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "baseline"?▾

The IPA transcription of "baseline" is /ˈbeɪslaɪn/.

What does "baseline" mean?▾

Baseline: A line that is a base for measurement or for construction.

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