How to pronounce babber
Say it like BAB-er. Babber has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAB).
- BAB
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Babber pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of babber
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAB-uh.
What does babber mean?
- A baby.
- A friend.
- A fisherman using babs (“baits consisting of bundles of live worms”) to catch eels.
Where does babber come from?
Probably a modification of baby: compare babby (“baby”) (Britain, dialectal).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with babber
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of babber.
Questions about saying babber
How do you pronounce babber?
Say BAB-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæbɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbæbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in babber?
Babber has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAB). Broken into parts: BAB · er.
Is babber pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbæbə/ (BAB-uh).