How to Pronounce Babies

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈbeɪbiz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “babies”

"babies" has 2 syllables: bab-ies. It rhymes with rabies and maybes, if that helps it stick.

What does babies mean?

noun

  1. A very young human, particularly from birth to a couple of years old or until walking is fully mastered.
  2. Any very young animal, especially a vertebrate; many species have specific names for their babies, such as kittens for the babies of cats, puppies for the babies of dogs, and chickens for the babies of birds. See for more.

verb

  1. To coddle; to pamper somebody like an infant.
  2. To tend (something) with care; to be overly attentive to (something), fuss over.

Synonyms

big babylovebabbiebabbybabeinfant

Words that rhyme with babies

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

rabiesmaybesgrandbabiesrabes

Related words

birthbirthsboyschickschildchildrencreaturesdarlings

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "babies"?▾

"Babies" has 2 syllables: bab · ies.

What is the IPA transcription of "babies"?▾

The IPA transcription of "babies" is /ˈbeɪbiz/.

What does "babies" mean?▾

Babies: A very young human, particularly from birth to a couple of years old or until walking is fully mastered.

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