How to pronounce Babylonian
Say it like bab-uh-LOH-nee-un. Babylonian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOH).
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- bab
- uh
- LOH
- nee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Babylonian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- babGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Babylonian
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: bab-uh-LOH-nee-un.
What does Babylonian mean?
- an inhabitant of ancient Babylon
- the ideographic and syllabic writing system in which the ancient Babylonian language was written
- of or relating to the city of Babylon or its people or culture“Babylonian religion”
Questions about saying Babylonian
How do you pronounce Babylonian?
Say bab-uh-LOH-nee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌbæbəˈloʊniən/. In British English it is /ˌbæbəˈləʊniən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Babylonian?
Babylonian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOH). Broken into parts: bab · uh · LOH · nee · un.
Is Babylonian pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌbæbəˈləʊniən/ (bab-uh-LOH-nee-un).