English pronunciation · Words Starting with B
Base Pronunciation
Base is pronounced BAYS, IPA /ˈbeɪs/.
BAYS
US /ˈbeɪs/ · UK /ˈbeɪs/
Syllables: BAYS (1 syllable)
noun; also verb and adjective: The bottom of something, or the place an activity is run from.
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Base in a Sentence
- Paint the base coat first.
- The team's base is in Leeds.
- Water collects at the base of the wall.
Common Mispronunciations of Base
Not BAYZ
Hiss the ending rather than buzzing it, because a z there gives bays.
Not BAS
Lengthen the a to the ay of day, so base never slides towards bass the fish.
Tip: Base and bass the low sound match exactly. Bass the fish rhymes with gas.
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