how to pronounce basis

/ˈbaːzɪs/

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basis is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of basis in a speech by a native speaker of standard german:

“… ist natürlich die basis beim backen …”

meanings of basis

noun:

Basis (foundation, principle).
Basis.
Base.

basis frequency in german - B1 level of CEFR

the word basis occurs in german on average 36.5 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for B1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.