How to pronounce babysitting
Say it like BAY-bee-sit-ing. Babysitting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY).
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- BAY
- bee
- sit
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Babysitting 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of babysitting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BAY-bih-sit-ing.
What does babysitting mean?
- present participle and gerund of babysit How to pronounce babysit
- The work of a babysitter; the care of children in the temporary absence of their parents or guardians.
Questions about saying babysitting
How do you pronounce babysitting?
Say BAY-bee-sit-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈbeɪbiˌsɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbeɪbɪˌsɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in babysitting?
Babysitting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY). Broken into parts: BAY · bee · sit · ing.
Is babysitting pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈbeɪbɪˌsɪtɪŋ/ (BAY-bih-sit-ing).