How to Pronounce "bass"
word
/ˈbæs/, /ˈbeɪs/
bas, bays
/ˈbæs/, /ˈbeɪs/
bas, bays
Definition
Bass can mean a type of fish, a very low sound or musical range, or a bass guitar. The pronunciation changes: the fish is said like “base,” while the musical word is said like “bass” in “class.”
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbæs/, /ˈbeɪs/
British English
/ˈbæs/, /ˈbeɪs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bas, bays
UK
bas, bays
Listen in Context
We ate grilled bass for dinner.
Her brother plays bass in a band.
This speaker has strong bass.
Can you turn down the bass? The walls are shaking.