Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

bases

/ˈbeɪsɪz/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.18 in modern English

Syllables: bases
IPA: /ˈbeɪsɪz/

7

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

2

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

verb

third-person singular simple present indicative of base

noun

plural of basis

name

Etymology

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈbeɪsɪz/

Inflected Forms

baseis (alternative)

Homonyms

basses

Rhymes With

cases places faces races spaces traces braces chases laces vases embraces paces

Questions

How do you pronounce bases?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈbeɪsɪz/.
What does bases mean?: plural of base
Where does bases come from?: See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

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