Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

babble word

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.77 in modern English

Syllables: bab-ble -word
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A phonemically basic word, one which is easy for small children to pronounce and which therefore tends to be produced by them early on; a word from baby talk.

Example Sentences

"Holonyms: babble, child language, childspeak; baby talk (child-directed speech)"
"The first primitive bi-syllabic babble words of the 'mama', 'dada', 'baba' variety are the product of a near approximation of simple words in the language environment, and are reinforced by delighted parental response."
"Jesus called God "Abba," a word that originated as a "babble word" originally used by little children but later adopted as an affectionate and respectful way by which adult children also spoke to their fathers."
"As such a babble word, it really translates into English as "papa" or "dada" or some other equivalent. Every language has these little words that children use before they can really speak, […]"
"Label the bear “Teddy” aloud to confirm his babble word. Smile and express your pride as you bring over Teddy."

Inflected Forms

babble words (plural) babble-word (alternative)

Synonyms

Lallwort

Questions

What does babble word mean?: A phonemically basic word, one which is easy for small children to pronounce and which therefore tends to be produced by them early on; a word from baby talk.

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