The word "Babbie" can be pronouced as /ˈbæbi/. The spelling of this word is a combination of the sound of the letter "b" and the sound of the letter "a", which is represented in the IPA phonetic transcription as /æ/. In this spelling, the letter "e" is not pronounced but serves to indicate that the letter "i" should be pronounced as a short sound. "Babbie" can refer to a baby or a small child, and is often used as an affectionate term.
The term Babbie is derived from the diminutive form of the word baby. The suffix -ie is often added to words to create a diminutive or endearing form, used to refer to something small or cute. In this case, Babbie is a variation or nickname for baby.