How to Pronounce "basement"
word
/ˈbeɪsmənt/
BAYS-muhnt
/bˈeɪsmənt/
BAYS-muhnt
Definition
A basement is the floor or space of a building that is partly or completely below ground level. It is often used for storage, laundry, building systems, or extra rooms.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbeɪsmənt/
British English
/bˈeɪsmənt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAYS-muhnt
UK
BAYS-muhnt
Listen in Context
We keep old boxes in the basement.
The washing machine is in the basement.
Their house has a small basement.
We turned the basement into a home office during the pandemic.