How to Pronounce "basking"
word
ˈbæskɪŋ
BAS-king
bˈɑːskɪŋ
BAH-sk'ing
Definition
Sitting or lying in warmth, especially sunshine, and enjoying it. It can also mean taking pleasure in something, like attention or success.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbæskɪŋ
British English
bˈɑːskɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAS-king
UK
BAH-sk'ing
Listen in Context
The cat is basking in the sunlight.
We lay on the beach, basking in the warmth.
The lizard spent hours basking on the rock.
She was basking in the applause after her speech.