To pronounce "babes", say BAB-es — 2 syllables, IPA /beɪbz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/beɪbz/
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"babes" has 2 syllables: bab-es. It rhymes with tabes and gabes, if that helps it stick.
noun
“These events came to pass when he was but a babe.”
“She's a real babe!”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Babes" has 2 syllables: bab · es.
The IPA transcription of "babes" is /beɪbz/.
Babes: A baby or infant; a very young human or animal.
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