basics
BAY-siks
baysiks
/ˈbeɪsɪks/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “basics” is spelled “baysiks”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | b | ay | s | i | k | s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /b/ | /eɪ/ | /s/ | /ɪ/ | /k/ | /s/ |
English writes “basics” with
6 letters for 6 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“baysiks” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “basics”
thankslooksmakessixsexweekstakesworksthinksrelax
“basics” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “basics”?
“basics” is pronounced BAY-siks — IPA /ˈbeɪsɪks/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “baysiks”.
How many syllables are in “basics”?
“basics” has 2 syllables: BAY-siks (the capitalized syllable is stressed).