American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'baby' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "baby" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "baby"

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Simple pronunciation
bay-bee
IPA transcription
/ˈbeɪ.bi/
Word frequency
939th

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What does "baby" mean?

  1. a very young child, especially one that cannot yet speak or walk

Examples of "baby" in a sentence

  • The baby smiled for the first time today.
  • She bought a crib for the baby's nursery.
  • The baby's laughter filled the room with joy.

How common is "baby"?

Baby is the 939th most common word in English.

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