Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

basil

How many syllables in basil?

  2 syllables

Divide basil into syllables:   bas-il
Stressed syllable in basil:   bas-il
How to say basil:

Cite This Source

Bibliography Citations
MLA   |    APA   |   Chicago Manual Style
"basil." HowManySyllables.com. How Many Syllables, n.d. Web. 28 April 2026.

Learn a New Word

Wondering why basil is 2 syllables?   Contact Us!   We'll explain.

Syllable Rules

1.  What is a syllable?
2.  How to count syllables.
3.  How to divide into syllables.

More Grammar
Trending Words
Grammar Quiz
Which will you choose
accept or except?
Take the Grammar Quiz

Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

Synonyms for basil


1 syllable
  • herb
  • thyme
  • sage
2 syllables
  • parsley
    3 syllables
      5 syllables
      • aromatic plant
        Let Teachers Teach™ Contest
        How could $250 help your students?

        Prize awarded to a teacher each month.
        $Read the contest rules and apply
        Fun Fact
        Brunch = Breakfast + Lunch
        This is a portmanteau.
        !Get more facts
        FAQ
        How many syllables
        are in beautiful?
        ?Learn Here

        Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

        What rhymes with basil

        2 syllables
        • dazzle
        • hazel
        • phrasal
        • frazzle
        • nasal
        Ever Wonder
        when to use
        There, Their, & They're?
        Find Out Here

        Parents, Teachers, StudentsDo you have a grammar question?
        Need help finding a syllable count?
        Want to say thank you?

        Contact Us!