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bass
Definition:
(nou) the lowest part of the musical range (nou) the lowest part in polyphonic music (nou) an adult male singer with the lowest voice (nou) the lean flesh of a saltwater fish of the family Serranidae (nou) any of various North American freshwater fish with lean flesh (especially of the genus Micropterus) (nou) the lowest adult male singing voice (nou) the member with the lowest range of a family of musical instruments (nou) nontechnical name for any of numerous edible marine and freshwater spiny-finned fishes
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈbeɪs
Examples:
On the original it has muted bass guitar at the begginning.
The bass guitar performs most of the parts of the song.
The bass intertwines with the guitar, but is neither inaudible or emphasized.
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Common mistakes of bass pronunciation
- Mispronouncing as "base": Many people pronounce "bass" as /beɪs/, similar to the word "base." This is incorrect when referring to the fish or music. Tip: Remember that "bass" for the fish is pronounced /bæs/ in both US and UK English.
- Overemphasizing the vowel sound: Some learners stress the vowel too much, saying "b-a-s-s" instead of /bæs/. This can make the word sound awkward. Tip: Focus on a quick, smooth pronunciation of the vowel to maintain fluidity.
- Ignoring the final "s": A common mistake is to drop the final "s" sound, leading to /bæ/. This is incorrect and can change the meaning. Tip: Always pronounce the "s" clearly to distinguish "bass" from other words.
- Confusing with musical "bass": The word "bass" in music is often pronounced /beɪs/, which can lead to confusion. Tip: Context is key; remember that "bass" for the fish is always /bæs/, while musical "bass" is /beɪs/.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some learners incorrectly stress the first syllable, saying "BASS" instead of the correct /bæs/. This can lead to misunderstanding. Tip: Keep the stress on the single syllable to ensure clarity in communication.