How to pronounce technobabble
Say it like TEK-noh-bab-ul. Technobabble has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce technobabble. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- TEK
- noh
- bab
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Technobabble pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- babKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of technobabble
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TEK-noh-bab-ul.
What does technobabble mean?
- Technical or scientific language used to convey a false impression of meaningful technical or scientific content.
- From the point of view of the layperson, technical and scientific literature not understood.
Where does technobabble come from?
From techno- + babble.
Questions about saying technobabble
How do you pronounce technobabble?
Say TEK-noh-bab-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛknoʊbæbəl/. In British English it is /ˈtɛknəʊbæbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in technobabble?
Technobabble has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEK). Broken into parts: TEK · noh · bab · ul.
Is technobabble 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 /ˈtɛknəʊbæbəl/ (TEK-noh-bab-ul).