Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

baby brain

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.77 in modern English

Syllables: baby brain
IPA

18

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A state in which a new mother is forgetful, absentminded, or easily distracted.

Informal; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Shortly after the birth, you may have “baby brain” and be unable to concentrate, focus, or develop a plan of action because you are so sleep-deprived."
"“I do that sometimes too,” Amber says. “Forget stuff. I think it's because I have baby brain right now.”"
"She might have baby brain and crazy hormones at the moment, but she'd better not forget that fact—not for a single, solitary moment."

Usage

Synonyms

mommy brain momnesia

Questions

What does baby brain mean?: A state in which a new mother is forgetful, absentminded, or easily distracted.

How to pronounce baby brain

Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “baby brain”.
Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “baby brain”.
Repeat and practice — Say “baby brain” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.