To pronounce "basileus", say BAS-il-eus — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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BAS-il-eus
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"basileus" has 3 syllables: bas-il-eus. It rhymes with asilus, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Basileus" has 3 syllables: bas · il · eus.
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