How to Pronounce "babbage"
word
ˈbæbɪdʒ
BAB-ij
ˈbæbɪdʒ
BAB-ij
Definition
Babbage most commonly refers to Charles Babbage, a British mathematician and inventor known as the 'father of the computer' for designing the first mechanical computer in the 1800s.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbæbɪdʒ
British English
ˈbæbɪdʒ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAB-ij
UK
BAB-ij
Listen in Context
Babbage invented the first mechanical computer.
Many people call Babbage the father of the computer.
Babbage designed the Analytical Engine.
If you love computers, you should know about Babbage.