To pronounce "basketcase", say BASK-etc-as-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"basketcase" has 4 syllables: bask-etc-as-e.
noun
“She was a complete basket case the morning of her wedding.”
“Some countries are breadbaskets, others basket cases.”
"Basketcase" has 4 syllables: bask · etc · as · e.
Basketcase: One made powerless or ineffective, as by nerves, panic, stress or exhaustion.
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