How to pronounce babysitter
Say it like BAY-bee-sit-er. Babysitter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈbeɪbiˌsɪtɚ/BAY-bee-sit-er
UK British/ˈbeɪbiˌsɪtə/BAY-bee-sit-uh
- BAY
- bee
- sit
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Babysitter 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.
- sitGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of babysitter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BAY-bee-sit-uh.
What does babysitter mean?
noun
- A person who cares for one or more babies or children for a short period of time in place of their legal guardians.“My neighbor is sometimes a babysitter for other mothers’ children.”
Where does babysitter come from?
From baby + sitter.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- childsitter
- sitter
- baby-sitter
Questions about saying babysitter
How do you pronounce babysitter?
Say BAY-bee-sit-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈbeɪbiˌsɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbeɪbiˌsɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in babysitter?
Babysitter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY). Broken into parts: BAY · bee · sit · er.
Is babysitter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbeɪbiˌsɪtə/ (BAY-bee-sit-uh).