how to pronounce babes

/ˈbɛɪbz/

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babes is pronounced in one syllable

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An example use of babes in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… batch babes in october of 2020 …”

meanings of babes

noun:

Alternative form of babe used as a term of endearment to a loved one.
Plural of babe.

babes frequency in english - C2 level of CEFR

the word babes occurs in english on average 2.7 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.