How to Pronounce Basilisk

To pronounce "basilisk", say BAS-il-isk — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈbæs.ɪ.lɪsk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈbæs.ɪ.lɪsk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “basilisk”

"basilisk" has 3 syllables: bas-il-isk. It rhymes with basylous and basilisks, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: basylous, basilisks — easy to mix up when writing.

What does basilisk mean?

noun

  1. A mythical (and heraldic) snake-like dragon type, reputed to be so venomous that its gaze was deadly.

    “The deadly look of the basilisk”

  2. A type of dragon used in heraldry.

adjective

  1. Suggesting a basilisk (snake-like dragon): baleful, spellbinding.

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Words that rhyme with basilisk

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

basylousbasiliskssphacelusvassaless

Related words

basiliscdragonserpentviperaspisadder

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "basilisk"?▾

"Basilisk" has 3 syllables: bas · il · isk.

What is the IPA transcription of "basilisk"?▾

The IPA transcription of "basilisk" is /ˈbæs.ɪ.lɪsk/.

What does "basilisk" mean?▾

Basilisk: A mythical (and heraldic) snake-like dragon type, reputed to be so venomous that its gaze was deadly.

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