To pronounce "basis", say BAS-is — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbeɪsɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈbeɪsɪs/
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"basis" has 2 syllables: bas-is. It rhymes with stasis and homeostasis, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Basis" has 2 syllables: bas · is.
The IPA transcription of "basis" is /ˈbeɪsɪs/.
Basis: A physical base or foundation.
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