English pronunciation · Words Starting with B
Based Pronunciation
Based is pronounced BAYST, IPA /ˈbeɪst/.
BAYST
US /ˈbeɪst/ · UK /ˈbeɪst/
Syllables: BAYST (1 syllable)
verb (past tense and past participle of base); also an adjective: Having its main place or foundation somewhere, or resting on a particular idea or fact.
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Based in a Sentence
- The company is based in Leeds.
- The film is based on a true story.
- Her argument is based on one survey.
Common Mispronunciations of Based
Not BAY-sid
Only one beat exists here. An s in front of the ed turns the ending into a plain t with nothing added.
Not BAYZD
The close hisses into a t rather than humming, because the s in front of it has no voice in it.
Tip: Based and baste are perfect homophones, so a basted turkey and a based argument open the same way.
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