How many syllables in "basis"?

"basis" has 2 lettergrepen (ba - sis).

How to divide "basis"?

"basis" divides into 2 parts: ba · sis.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"basis": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ba·sis

Hoofdklemtoon

BA-sis(ba · sis)● ○

Stress in "basis" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbeɪ.sɪs⁄

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IPAˈbeɪ.sɪs

Lettergrepenba·sis

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How many syllables in "basis"?: "basis" has 2 lettergrepen (ba - sis).
How to divide "basis"?: "basis" divides into 2 parts: ba · sis.
Where is the stress in "basis"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "basis"?: Say each syllable slowly (ba... sis) and listen on SayItVid.