Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

babes

/beɪbz/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.39 in modern English

Syllables: babes
IPA: /beɪbz/

9

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

1

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

noun

Alternative form of babe (“as a term of endearment to a loved one”).

Example Sentences

"Are you all right, babes?"

Etymology

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Questions

How do you pronounce babes?: The recorded pronunciation is /beɪbz/.
What does babes mean?: plural of babe
Where does babes come from?: See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

How to pronounce babes

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