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How to pronounce:
based
Phonetic Transcription:
beɪst
Examples:
Companies in the hospitality industry and based in the United States.
Most of the companies acquired by Juniper are based in the United States.
The deletion review was apparently based on its unsuitability on other grounds.
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Common mistakes of based pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "based" with a long "a" sound, like "baysd." The correct pronunciation is /beɪst/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on the "ay" sound, as in "day."
- Ignoring the final "d": A common mistake is to drop the final "d," pronouncing it as "base." This alters the meaning. The correct pronunciation is /beɪst/. Tip: Always emphasize the "d" at the end to maintain clarity.
- Confusing with "baste": Some may confuse "based" with "baste," leading to a mispronunciation. "Based" is pronounced /beɪst/, while "baste" has a different sound. Tip: Remember that "based" has a distinct "d" sound at the end.
- Incorrect stress placement: Learners sometimes stress the wrong syllable, saying "BASED" instead of the correct pronunciation with no extra stress. The word is pronounced /beɪst/ with no syllable emphasis. Tip: Practice saying it smoothly to avoid unnatural stress.
- Overemphasizing the "s": A mistake is to overemphasize the "s" sound, making it sound like "baysd." The correct pronunciation is /beɪst/. Tip: Keep the "s" soft and blend it smoothly with the "d" for proper pronunciation.