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basin
Definition:
(nou) a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids (nou) the quantity that a basin will hold (nou) a natural depression in the surface of the land often with a lake at the bottom of it (nou) the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet (nou) a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈbeɪsən
Examples:
The lake supports landlocked salmon and lake trout in the middle basin.
The basin itself is a large expanse of water adjacent to the canal.
Meanwhile the basin marks the location of the former lake.
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Common mistakes of basin pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "ba-SIN" instead of the correct "BAY-sin" (US: ˈbeɪ.sən, UK: ˈbeɪ.zən). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Vowel sound confusion: Mixing up the vowel sounds can lead to mispronunciation. "Basin" should have a long "a" sound as in "day" (US: ˈbeɪ.sən, UK: ˈbeɪ.zən). Tip: Practice saying "bay" before saying "basin."
- Incorrect vowel length: Some may pronounce "basin" with a short "a" sound, like in "cat." This is incorrect as it changes the word's sound (US: ˈbeɪ.sən, UK: ˈbeɪ.zən). Tip: Focus on elongating the "a" sound.
- Final consonant blending: Learners sometimes blend the final "n" into the preceding vowel, making it sound like "base" instead of "basin" (US: ˈbeɪ.sən, UK: ˈbeɪ.zən). Tip: Clearly articulate the "n" at the end.
- Dropping the vowels: Some speakers may drop the vowel sound in the second syllable, saying "baysn." This makes it hard to recognize the word (US: ˈbeɪ.sən, UK: ˈbeɪ.zən). Tip: Ensure both syllables are pronounced fully.