How to Pronounce "bassinet"
word
ˌbæsɪnˈet
bas-ih-NET
bˈæsɪnˌɛt
BAS-in-et
Definition
A small bed for a baby, usually with high sides and sometimes designed to rock. It is often used for newborns and young infants.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌbæsɪnˈet
British English
bˈæsɪnˌɛt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bas-ih-NET
UK
BAS-in-et
Listen in Context
The newborn slept peacefully in the bassinet.
Please put the baby in the bassinet before you leave.
The hospital provides a bassinet for each newborn.
We kept the bassinet next to our bed to make nighttime feedings easier.