How to pronounce babel
Say it like BAY-bul. Babel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY).
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- BAY
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Babel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of babel
American and British speakers say babel in essentially the same way: /ˈbeɪbəl/ in the US and /ˈbeɪbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAY-bul.
What does babel mean?
- Alternative form of Babel.
- A confused noise made by a number of voices.
Words that rhyme with babel
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of babel.
Questions about saying babel
How do you pronounce babel?
Say BAY-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈbeɪbəl/. In British English it is /ˈbeɪbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in babel?
Babel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY). Broken into parts: BAY · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say babel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbeɪbəl/ and the British form is /ˈbeɪbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.