How to pronounce babyish
Say it like BAY-bee-ish. Babyish has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY).
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- BAY
- bee
- ish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Babyish 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.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of babyish
American and British speakers say babyish in essentially the same way: /ˈbeɪbiɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈbeɪbiɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAY-bee-ish.
What does babyish mean?
- Like or suitable for a baby or a young child; childish“For a young man, he has the most babyish voice I've heard.”
Where does babyish come from?
From baby + -ish.
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Questions about saying babyish
How do you pronounce babyish?
Say BAY-bee-ish. The American pronunciation is /ˈbeɪbiɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈbeɪbiɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in babyish?
Babyish has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY). Broken into parts: BAY · bee · ish.
Do Americans and Brits say babyish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbeɪbiɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈbeɪbiɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.