How to Pronounce Basset

To pronounce "basset", say BASS-et — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbæsɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈbæsɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “basset”

"basset" has 2 syllables: bass-et. It rhymes with tacit and facet, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: bassett — easy to mix up when writing.

What does basset mean?

noun

  1. The edge of a geological stratum at the surface of the ground; the outcrop.
  2. A basset hound.

verb

  1. To incline upward so as to appear at the surface.

    “A vein of coal bassets.”

Words that rhyme with basset

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tacitfacetplacitbassetttassetplacetassotflasketcassattfascettacetmasqat

Related words

houndclarinetbassettwottonbasitbassettaoutcropoutcropping

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "basset"?▾

"Basset" has 2 syllables: bass · et.

What is the IPA transcription of "basset"?▾

The IPA transcription of "basset" is /ˈbæsɪt/.

What does "basset" mean?▾

Basset: The edge of a geological stratum at the surface of the ground; the outcrop.

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