How to Pronounce "basin"
word
/ˈbeɪsən/
BAY-suhn
/bˈeɪsən/
BAY-suhn
Definition
A basin is a wide, usually round container for holding water or other liquids, often used for washing. It can also mean an area of land where all the rivers flow to the same place.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbeɪsən/
British English
/bˈeɪsən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAY-suhn
UK
BAY-suhn
Listen in Context
He washed his hands in the basin.
Pour the water into the basin.
The Amazon is the largest river basin in the world.
Could you fill the basin with warm water for me?