How many syllables in basis?

Syllables in basis

2

ba·sis

Basis has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say basis

Said as /ˈbeɪsəs/2 syllables, BA-sis · DUM-da
Said as /ˈbeɪsɪs/2 syllables, BA-sis · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters5

To count it yourself, say basis slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ba, sis. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with basis

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Questions

How many syllables are in basis?
Basis has two syllables.
How do you divide basis into syllables?
Basis divides as ba-sis.
Which syllable is stressed in basis?
The first syllable (BA-sis).

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