How to pronounce basic
basic
/ˈbeɪsɪk/
2 syllables, stress on the first
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Basic, sound by sound
| /b/as in bed | A voiced “b”. Do not turn it into “p” at the end of a word. |
| /eɪ/as in day | Glide from “e” to a short “i”. One syllable. |
| /s/as in see | Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air. |
| /ɪ/as in ship | A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”. |
| /k/as in cat | With a light puff of air at the start of a word. |
In a sentence
Air, like food, is a basic human need.
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- niche/nɪtʃ/
- yvonne/ɪˈvɑːn/
- ubiquitous/juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/
- iran/ɪˈrɑːn/
- nvidia/ˈenˈvɪdiːə/
- this/ðɪs/
Questions and answers
How do you pronounce basic?
Basic is pronounced /ˈbeɪsɪk/ in American English.
How many syllables are in basic?
Basic has 2 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in basic?
The first syllable: /ˈbeɪsɪk/.