How to Pronounce Basest

To pronounce "basest", say BAS-est — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

BAS-est

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💡 Tip for remembering “basest”

"basest" has 2 syllables: bas-est. It rhymes with racist and bassist, if that helps it stick.

What does basest mean?

adjective

  1. Low in height; short.
  2. Low in place or position.

adjective

  1. Of sound, a voice or an instrument, low in pitch or frequency.

    “The giant spoke in a deep, bass, rumbling voice that shook me to my boots.”

Synonyms

littlepetiteshortlow-lyinglowlandcommonlow-bornlowly

Antonyms

admirabledesirablelikeablenoble

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Words that rhyme with basest

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racistbassist

Related words

lowestcrudestvilestdepravedatavisticpurestcoarsestincommunicable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "basest"?▾

"Basest" has 2 syllables: bas · est.

What does "basest" mean?▾

Basest: Low in height; short.

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