How to Pronounce "basal"
word
ˈbeɪsəɫ
BAY-suhl
bˈeɪsəl
BAY-suhl
Definition
Relating to the base or foundation of something; often used in science to describe something fundamental or at the lowest level.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbeɪsəɫ
British English
bˈeɪsəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAY-suhl
UK
BAY-suhl
Listen in Context
The basal layer of the skin protects the body.
Plants need water to survive at a basal level.
Doctors sometimes measure basal body temperature.
Your basal metabolic rate is the energy you burn at rest.