How to Pronounce Babble

To pronounce "babble", say BABBL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbæb.l̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈbæb.l̩/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “babble”

"babble" has 2 syllables: babbl-e. It rhymes with gabble and rabble, if that helps it stick.

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

What does babble mean?

noun

  1. Idle talk; senseless prattle
  2. Inarticulate speech; constant or confused murmur.

verb

  1. To utter words indistinctly or unintelligibly; to utter inarticulate sounds

    “The men were babbling, so we couldn't make sense of anything.”

  2. To talk incoherently; to utter meaningless words.

Synonyms

gabbletwaddle

Words that rhyme with babble

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gabblerabbleimmeasurablebabelgrabbledabblepsychobabblebrabblehardscrabblebabulflabelgabelle

Related words

smatterblatherblitherblabtattletalkrippleburble

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "babble"?▾

"Babble" has 2 syllables: babbl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "babble"?▾

The IPA transcription of "babble" is /ˈbæb.l̩/.

What does "babble" mean?▾

Babble: Idle talk; senseless prattle

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