How to Pronounce "babe"

word

/ˈbeɪb/

bayb

/bˈeɪb/

bayb

Definition

A babe can mean a baby, but in modern everyday English it is more often an informal, affectionate way to address someone you are attracted to or in a romantic relationship with.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈbeɪb/

British English

/bˈeɪb/

Simplified Pronunciation

bayb

Listen in Context

The babe is sleeping in the next room.

Good morning, babe.

He called his wife babe.

Babe, can you grab my phone from the kitchen?