How to pronounce babbler
Say it like BAB-ler. Babbler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAB).
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- BAB
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Babbler 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.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of babbler
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAB-luh.
What does babbler mean?
- Someone who babbles.
- Any of several passerine birds, of the families Leiothrichidae, Timaliidae and Paradoxornithidae (found in Asia and Africa), and Pomatostomidae (found in Australia).
- A hound who is too noisy on finding a good scent.
Where does babbler come from?
From Middle English babeler, babler, equivalent to babble + -er.
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Questions about saying babbler
How do you pronounce babbler?
Say BAB-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæblɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbæblə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in babbler?
Babbler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAB). Broken into parts: BAB · ler.
Is babbler 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 /ˈbæblə/ (BAB-luh).