To pronounce "babysitter", say BABYS-itt-er — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈbeɪbiˌsɪtɚ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈbeɪbiˌsɪtɚ/
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"babysitter" has 3 syllables: babys-itt-er. It rhymes with titter and bitter, if that helps it stick.
noun
“My neighbor is sometimes a babysitter for other moms' children.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Babysitter" has 3 syllables: babys · itt · er.
The IPA transcription of "babysitter" is /ˈbeɪbiˌsɪtɚ/.
Babysitter: A person who cares for one or more babies or children for a short period of time in place of their legal guardians.
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