How to pronounce babiche
Say it like buh-BEESH. Babiche has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEESH).
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- buh
- BEESH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Babiche pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BEESHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of babiche
American and British speakers say babiche in essentially the same way: /bəˈbiʃ/ in the US and /bəˈbiːʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: buh-BEESH.
What does babiche mean?
- Thong(s) of rawhide or sinew used as cord, lacing, or webbing, in the manufacture of snowshoes, braided straps and tumplines, fishing and harpoon lines, knit bags, etc.
Where does babiche come from?
First attested around 1800–10.
Words that rhyme with babiche
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of babiche.
Questions about saying babiche
How do you pronounce babiche?
Say buh-BEESH. The American pronunciation is /bəˈbiʃ/. In British English it is /bəˈbiːʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in babiche?
Babiche has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEESH). Broken into parts: buh · BEESH.
Do Americans and Brits say babiche the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bəˈbiʃ/ and the British form is /bəˈbiːʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.