How to Pronounce Baba

To pronounce "baba", say BAB-a — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbæbə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

4

Letters

/ˈbæbə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “baba”

"baba" has 2 syllables: bab-a. It rhymes with indaba and catawba, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: bubba — easy to mix up when writing.

What does baba mean?

noun

  1. A kind of sponge cake soaked in rum-flavoured syrup.
  2. (esp. among people of East European ancestry) A grandmother.

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Words that rhyme with baba

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

indabacatawbacarnaubajubbahababaaddis-ababaadl-tabatabaaqababubbacaaba

Related words

daddysantadadpapapontiffpopehamabaha

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "baba"?▾

"Baba" has 2 syllables: bab · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "baba"?▾

The IPA transcription of "baba" is /ˈbæbə/.

What does "baba" mean?▾

Baba: A kind of sponge cake soaked in rum-flavoured syrup.

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