To pronounce "babels", say BAB-els — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
babels
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BAB-els
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"babels" has 2 syllables: bab-els. It rhymes with babbles and cabals, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: babbles — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Babels" has 2 syllables: bab · els.
Babels: A confused mixture of sounds and voices, especially in different languages.
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