Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

babysitting

/bˈeɪbisˌɪtɪŋ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.21 in modern English

Syllables
babysit-ting
IPA
/bˈeɪbisˌɪtɪŋ/
19
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
4
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

present participle and gerund of babysit

noun

The work of a babysitter; the care of children in the temporary absence of their parents or guardians.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Usage

Inflected Forms

baby sitting (alternative) baby-sitting (alternative) babysittings (plural)

Phrases

babysitting circle

Synonyms

daycare baby sitting

Questions

How do you pronounce babysitting?
The recorded pronunciation is /bˈeɪbisˌɪtɪŋ/.
What does babysitting mean?
present participle and gerund of babysit
Where does babysitting come from?
See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

How to pronounce babysitting

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