How to Pronounce Babel

To pronounce "babel", say BAB-el — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

5

Letters

BAB-el

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💡 Tip for remembering “babel”

"babel" has 2 syllables: bab-el. It rhymes with babble and gabble, if that helps it stick.

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

What does babel mean?

noun

  1. A confused mixture of sounds and voices, especially in different languages.
  2. A place or scene of noise and confusion.

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Words that rhyme with babel

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

babblegabblerabbleimmeasurablegrabbledabblepsychobabblebrabblehardscrabblebabulflabelgabelle

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "babel"?▾

"Babel" has 2 syllables: bab · el.

What does "babel" mean?▾

Babel: A confused mixture of sounds and voices, especially in different languages.

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