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How to pronounce Basil How to pronounce Basil?

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Pronunciation of Basil in Italy

The Italian pronunciation of Basil, specifically in Northern Italy, is    with the empahasis on 'baa'

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baa·seel 
  • b sounds like the 'b' in bat
  • aa sounds like the 'a' in car
  • s sounds like the 's' in so
  • ee sounds like the 'ee' in see
  • l sounds like the 'l' in let


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Pronunciation of Basil in the US

The American pronunciation of Basil, specifically in California, US, is

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b AE z - uh l
  • b sounds like the 'b' in bat
  • ae sounds like the 'a' in at
  • z sounds like the 'z' in zen
  • uh sounds like the 'u' in up
  • l sounds like the 'l' in let


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Pronunciation of Basil in Morocco

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Origin: Arabic


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Pronunciation of Basil in Tangier; Morocco

In Tangier; Morocco, Basil is primarily classified as a male first name. It is pronounced as

b ae s ih l
  • b sounds like the 'b' in bat
  • ae sounds like the 'a' in at
  • s sounds like the 's' in so
  • ih sounds like the 'i' in it
  • l sounds like the 'l' in let

Type of Name: First Name
Gender: Male
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Brave


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Pronunciation of Basil in Argentina

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Pronunciation of Basil in Syria

In Syria, Basil is primarily classified as a first name. It is pronounced as

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BAH sill

Type of Name: First Name
Origin: Arab
Other spelling(s): Bassil
Meaning: Brave, Courageous


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Pronunciation of Basil in France

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Origin: French


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Pronunciation of Basil in Greece

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Origin: Greek


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Pronunciation of Basil in India

In India, Basil is primarily classified as a first name. The Indian pronunciation, specifically in Mumbai, India, is

B AI z uh l
  • b sounds like the 'b' in bat
  • ai sounds like the 'ai' in pain
  • z sounds like the 'z' in zen
  • uh sounds like the 'u' in up
  • l sounds like the 'l' in let

Type of Name: First Name
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Royal, Kingly, Brave, Valiant, Chivalrous


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What is the correct British pronunciation of the name Greenwich?

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The correct answer is "gren-itch."

In the southeastern corner of London lies Greenwich, a borough famous for marking the Prime Meridian (0° longitude), the imaginary line that separates the eastern and western halves of the world.

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