basis
BAY-sas
baysas
/ˈbeɪsəs/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “basis” is spelled “baysas”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | b | ay | s | a | s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /b/ | /eɪ/ | /s/ | /ə/ | /s/ |
English writes “basis” with
5 letters for 5 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“baysas” — 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 “basis”
usbusinessjesuspromiseseriouschristmasservicedangerousbusnervous
“basis” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “basis”?
“basis” is pronounced BAY-sas — IPA /ˈbeɪsəs/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “baysas”.
How many syllables are in “basis”?
“basis” has 2 syllables: BAY-sas (the capitalized syllable is stressed).