How to Pronounce "babysitting"
word
/ˈbeɪbiˌsɪtɪŋ/
BAY-bee-si-ding
/bˈeɪbɪsˌɪtɪŋ/
BAY-bi-si-ting
Definition
Taking care of someone else's child, usually for a short time when the parents are away. It often means watching children in their home.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbeɪbiˌsɪtɪŋ/
British English
/bˈeɪbɪsˌɪtɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAY-bee-si-ding
UK
BAY-bi-si-ting
Listen in Context
She is babysitting her neighbor's kids tonight.
I made money by babysitting last summer.
My cousin loves babysitting.
I'm babysitting for the Johnsons while they're at a wedding.