# base, bass

> English homophone group · 2 words that sound the same · /beɪs/

These English words share one pronunciation but differ in spelling and meaning.

## The words

### base
*/beɪs/*
Something from which other things extend; a foundation.

### bass
*/beɪs/*
Of sound, a voice or an instrument, low in pitch or frequency.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA); groups derived from IPA pronunciation. Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/homophones/base