How do you pronounce "basic"?

In American English: /ˈbeɪsɪk/ (BAYS-ik). In British English: /bˈeɪsɪk/ (B-ays). In Canadian English: /ˈbeɪsɪk/ (BAYS-ik). In Australian English: /bˈeɪsɪk/ (B-ays).

Is "basic" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbeɪsɪk/ (BAYS-ik), while in British English it's /bˈeɪsɪk/ (B-ays).

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basic

/ˈbeɪsɪk/

BAYS-ik

Syllable Breakdown

beɪsba·ɪksic

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