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How to pronounce basset

“basset” pronunciation in British, American and Australian English

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“basset” in real sentences

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  1. Here we have the Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen, and the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen.

    WIRED

  2. Scott Basset who were all on that plane.

    ABC News (Australia)

  3. got out next door to a basset hound.

    This Morning

  4. [ Laughter ] So a basset hound that dribbles a basketball.

    Late Night with Seth Meyers

Words that sound like “basset”

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