Learn the American English pronunciation of "base" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.
Pronunciation of "base"
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Simple pronunciation
bays
IPA transcription
/beɪs/
Word frequency
787th
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What does "base" mean?
1.the bottom of something
2.the main part of something from which other parts can develop
3.a center of operations
Examples of "base" in a sentence
The army set up a base at the edge of town.
The argument was based on faulty logic.
Her criticism was based on inaccurate information.
How common is "base"?
Base is the 787th most common word in English.
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