base tunnel

Questions

What does base tunnel mean?

A tunnel driven through the base of a mountain pass, rather than through the upper slopes of the mountains.

How to pronounce base tunnel

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “base tunnel”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “base tunnel”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “base tunnel” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.