To pronounce "basically", say BAS-ic-ally — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈbeɪsɪkɫi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈbeɪsɪkɫi/
🇺🇸 IPA (US)
/bˈeɪsɪkli/
🇬🇧 IPA (UK)
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To pronounce "basically", say BAS-ic-ally — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈbeɪsɪkɫi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
"Basically" has 3 syllables: bas · ic · ally.
The IPA transcription of "basically" is /ˈbeɪsɪkɫi/.
Basically: In a fundamental, essential or basic manner.
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