How to pronounce babka
Say it like BAHB-kuh. Babka has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAHB).
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US American/ˈbɑbkə/BAHB-kuh
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- BAHB
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Babka pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does babka mean?
noun
- A Central and Eastern European coffee cake flavored with orange rind, rum, almonds, and raisins; or with some single flavoring, such as chocolate or lemon.
Questions about saying babka
How do you pronounce babka?
Say BAHB-kuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑbkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in babka?
Babka has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAHB). Broken into parts: BAHB · kuh.