How to pronounce babyhood
Say it like BAY-bee-huud. Babyhood has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY).
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- BAY
- bee
- huud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Babyhood 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.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- huudGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of babyhood
American and British speakers say babyhood in essentially the same way: /ˈbeɪbiˌhʊd/ in the US and /ˈbeɪbihʊd/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAY-bee-hud.
What does babyhood mean?
- The state or period of infancy.
Where does babyhood come from?
From baby + -hood.
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Questions about saying babyhood
How do you pronounce babyhood?
Say BAY-bee-huud. The American pronunciation is /ˈbeɪbiˌhʊd/. In British English it is /ˈbeɪbihʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in babyhood?
Babyhood has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY). Broken into parts: BAY · bee · huud.
Do Americans and Brits say babyhood the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbeɪbiˌhʊd/ and the British form is /ˈbeɪbihʊd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.