How to Pronounce Bb

To pronounce "bb", say BB — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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What does bb mean?

noun

  1. A type of pellet that can be shot from a BB gun.
  2. A walk; the statistic reporting the number of "bases on balls".

noun

  1. A wireless handheld device, a cross between a cellphone and a mobile email appliance and Internet-capable PDA, marketed by BlackBerry Limited.

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.

Synonyms

big babylovebabbiebabbybabeinfant

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bb"?▾

"Bb" has one syllable.

What does "bb" mean?▾

Bb: A type of pellet that can be shot from a BB gun.

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