How to Pronounce Bassinet

To pronounce "bassinet", say BASS-in-et — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌbæsɪnˈet/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˌbæsɪnˈet/

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💡 Tip for remembering “bassinet”

"bassinet" has 3 syllables: bass-in-et. It rhymes with cassinette, if that helps it stick.

What does bassinet mean?

noun

  1. A newborn baby's bed, typically made of woven reeds or straw.
  2. A bascinet (type of helmet).

Words that rhyme with bassinet

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cassinette

Related words

cradlebassinettecribstockcarrycotportacribdaybed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bassinet"?▾

"Bassinet" has 3 syllables: bass · in · et.

What is the IPA transcription of "bassinet"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bassinet" is /ˌbæsɪnˈet/.

What does "bassinet" mean?▾

Bassinet: A newborn baby's bed, typically made of woven reeds or straw.

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