basis

/ˈbeɪsɪs/

Syllables ba·sis

Stress BA-sis

Phonics Breakdown

ba

/beɪ/

long a_e

sis

/sɪs/

short i

Meaning

the foundation or main principle of something

Sound Reference

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ba=/beɪ/(day) + sis=/sɪs/(sister)

Example

Trust is the basis of a good relationship.