How to pronounce Babylon
Say it like BAB-uh-lahn. Babylon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAB).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈbæbəˌlɑn/BAB-uh-lahn
UK British/ˈbæbɪlɒn/BAB-ih-lon
- BAB
- uh
- lahn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Babylon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of Babylon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BAB-ih-lon.
What does Babylon mean?
proper noun
- Any city of great wealth, luxury and vice.
- An unincorporated community in Fulton County, Illinois, United States.
- A town and village therein, in Suffolk County, Long Island, New York, United States.
- A female breast.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying Babylon
How do you pronounce Babylon?
Say BAB-uh-lahn. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæbəˌlɑn/. In British English it is /ˈbæbɪlɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Babylon?
Babylon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAB). Broken into parts: BAB · uh · lahn.
Is Babylon pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈbæbɪlɒn/ (BAB-ih-lon).