How Do You Spell DE BASEMENT?

Pronunciation: [də bˈe͡ɪsmənt] (IPA)

The correct spelling of the word describing a room or area below ground level is "basement." In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced /ˈbeɪsmənt/. The "a" in "basement" is pronounced as a short "a" sound, like the "a" in "cat" or "bat." The "e" in "de" is not necessary and does not correspond to any sound in the pronunciation of the word. It is important to use the correct spelling in order to effectively communicate in written communication.

Common Misspellings for DE BASEMENT

  • debasment
  • debasemnent
  • debasemnt
  • debasement
  • debasemant
  • se basement
  • xe basement
  • ce basement
  • fe basement
  • re basement
  • ee basement
  • dw basement
  • ds basement
  • dd basement
  • dr basement
  • d4 basement
  • d3 basement
  • de vasement
  • de nasement
  • de hasement

Etymology of DE BASEMENT

The word "debasement" can be broken down into two parts: "de-" and "basement".

1. "De-" is a prefix derived from Latin meaning "down" or "away from". It is commonly used to indicate negation or reversal. For example, in "demolish", the prefix "de-" suggests the action of tearing something down or taking it apart.

2. "Basement" comes from the Middle English word "bassement", which originally meant "foundation" or "lower part of a building". The term ultimately traces back to Old French, where "bassement" was derived from "basse", meaning low or lower.

Thus, when combined, "debasement" means to reduce the quality, value, or dignity of something, often referring to a lowering of moral or ethical standards.

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