How to Pronounce Basting

To pronounce "basting", say BAST-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbeɪstɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈbeɪstɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “basting”

"basting" has 2 syllables: bast-ing. It rhymes with lambasting and pasting, if that helps it stick.

What does basting mean?

verb

  1. To sew with long or loose stitches, as for temporary use, or in preparation for gathering the fabric.

verb

  1. To sprinkle flour and salt and drip butter or fat on, as on meat in roasting.
  2. (by extension) To coat over something.

verb

  1. To beat with a stick; to cudgel.

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Words that rhyme with basting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lambastingpastingwastingtastinghasting

Related words

tackingbutteringslatherslatheringsmearingbasketingbraizeboudinage

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "basting"?▾

"Basting" has 2 syllables: bast · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "basting"?▾

The IPA transcription of "basting" is /ˈbeɪstɪŋ/.

What does "basting" mean?▾

Basting: To sew with long or loose stitches, as for temporary use, or in preparation for gathering the fabric.

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