How to Pronounce Babu

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

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Syllables

4

Letters

/ˈbɑːbuː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “babu”

"babu" has 2 syllables: bab-u. It rhymes with blue and slew, if that helps it stick.

What does babu mean?

noun

  1. (Indian English) A Hindu title of respect, equivalent to Mr., usually appended to the surname of a Hindu man
  2. (Indian English) (Originally) a Hindu gentleman employed to work as a clerk for the colonial administration; now, a clerk or low-ranking government official.

Words that rhyme with babu

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blueslewsubduepursuetrueviewconstruehithertoeschewpurviewimbuecoo

Related words

babooaboabuabiaboubabapapajiprabhu

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "babu"?▾

"Babu" has 2 syllables: bab · u.

What is the IPA transcription of "babu"?▾

The IPA transcription of "babu" is /ˈbɑːbuː/.

What does "babu" mean?▾

Babu: (Indian English) A Hindu title of respect, equivalent to Mr., usually appended to the surname of a Hindu man

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