How to Pronounce "basements"
word
ˈbeɪsmənts
BAYS-muhnts
bˈeɪsmənts
BAYS-muhnts
Definition
Rooms or spaces located below the ground floor of a building, usually used for storage, laundry, or sometimes as living areas.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbeɪsmənts
British English
bˈeɪsmənts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAYS-muhnts
UK
BAYS-muhnts
Listen in Context
There are two basements in our building.
Some families use their basements for storage.
The houses here all have basements because of the climate.
Flooding is a big problem for old basements.