How Do You Spell BABBLE?

Pronunciation: [bˈabə͡l] (IPA)

The word "babble" is spelled with two "b" letters, a "a" letter, and two "l" letters. Its correct pronunciation is /ˈbab(ə)l/, which means that the "a" vowel should be pronounced as "uh," and the "b" letters should be pronounced with emphasis. This word refers to the sound produced when someone talks continuously in a meaningless or incomprehensible way. It can also mean a stream or a brook. So next time you use the word "babble," say it right with the correct spelling and pronunciation!

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BABBLE Meaning and Definition

  1. Babble is a verb that refers to the act of speaking rapidly and incoherently, making it difficult for others to understand what is being said. It often involves producing meaningless or unintelligible sounds, either due to excitement, confusion, or a lack of control over one's speech. The term can also describe the noise made by a stream or a small body of water as it flows over rocks or rapidly moves in a turbulent manner.

    When used as a noun, babble refers to the incoherent or unintelligible speech that one produces. It can also describe a continuous and constant noise or chatter, often characterized by its lack of meaning or significance. The word can be associated with confusion, disarray, or a lack of clarity in communication.

    Furthermore, babble can be used figuratively to describe the constant or excessive talk of a person or a group, which might be perceived as meaningless or difficult to comprehend. It can also refer to the nonsensical or trivial content of someone's speech.

    Overall, babble indicates the production of rapid, incoherent speech or meaningless sounds, whether it is due to excitement, confusion, lack of control, or a general lack of clarity in communication.

  2. • To talk idly; to utter words imperfectly as children; to tell secrets.
    • Senseless talk.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of BABBLE

The word "babble" originated from Middle English "babbel", which was derived from the Old English "babil" or "babbel", meaning "to talk foolishly or idly". These Old English roots likely came from the word "babbā", an imitation of the sound of inarticulate speech. Eventually, the term "babble" was adopted into the English language, referring to continuous and meaningless chatter or speech.

Similar spelling words for BABBLE

Plural form of BABBLE is BABBLES

Conjugate verb Babble

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have babbled
you would have babbled
he/she/it would have babbled
we would have babbled
they would have babbled
I would have babble
you would have babble
he/she/it would have babble
we would have babble
they would have babble

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been babbling
you would have been babbling
he/she/it would have been babbling
we would have been babbling
they would have been babbling

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would babble
you would babble
he/she/it would babble
we would babble
they would babble

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be babbling
you would be babbling
he/she/it would be babbling
we would be babbling
they would be babbling

FUTURE

I will babble
you will babble
he/she/it will babble
we will babble
they will babble

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be babbling
you will be babbling
he/she/it will be babbling
we will be babbling
they will be babbling

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have babbled
you will have babbled
he/she/it will have babbled
we will have babbled
they will have babbled

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been babbling
you will have been babbling
he/she/it will have been babbling
we will have been babbling
they will have been babbling

IMPERATIVE

you babble
we let´s babble

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to babble

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was babbling
you were babbling
he/she/it was babbling
we were babbling
they were babbling

PAST PARTICIPLE

babbled

PAST PERFECT

I had babbled
you had babbled
he/she/it had babbled
we had babbled
they had babbled

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been babbling
you had been babbling
he/she/it had been babbling
we had been babbling
they had been babbling

PRESENT

I babble
you babble
he/she/it babbles
we babble
they babble

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am babbling
you are babbling
he/she/it is babbling
we are babbling
they are babbling

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

babbling

PRESENT PERFECT

I have babbled
you have babbled
he/she/it has babbled
we have babbled
they have babbled

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been babbling
you have been babbling
he/she/it has been babbling
we have been babbling
they have been babbling

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it babble

SIMPLE PAST

I babbled
you babbled
he/she/it babbled
we babbled
they babbled

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