Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

basti

/bʌstiː/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.29 in modern English

Syllables
basti
IPA
/bʌstiː/
7
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
1
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A slum.

Indian usage

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from Hindi बस्ती (bastī, “settlement”).

Usage

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Questions

How do you pronounce basti?
The recorded pronunciation is /bʌstiː/.
What does basti mean?
A slum.
Where does basti come from?
Borrowed from Hindi बस्ती (bastī, “settlement”).

How to pronounce basti

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