How to pronounce babysitters
Say it like BAY-bee-sit-erz. Babysitters has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY).
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- BAY
- bee
- sit
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Babysitters 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of babysitters
- 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-uz.
What does babysitters mean?
- plural of babysitter How to pronounce babysitter
Questions about saying babysitters
How do you pronounce babysitters?
Say BAY-bee-sit-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbeɪbiˌsɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈbeɪbiˌsɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in babysitters?
Babysitters has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY). Broken into parts: BAY · bee · sit · erz.
Is babysitters 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 /ˈbeɪbiˌsɪtəz/ (BAY-bee-sit-uz).