How to Pronounce Basilisks

To pronounce "basilisks", say BAS-il-isks — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

BAS-il-isks

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💡 Tip for remembering “basilisks”

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

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

What does basilisks 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.

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Words that rhyme with basilisks

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

basiliskbasyloussphacelusvassaless

Related words

basiliscusserpentsscorpionslizardsbasiliconspidersbasilicumdragons

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "basilisks"?▾

"Basilisks" has 3 syllables: bas · il · isks.

What does "basilisks" mean?▾

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

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