Babysprache

[ˈbeːbiˌʃpʁaːxə]

/[ˈbeːbiˌʃpʁaːxə]/ noun

The verdict

“Babysprache” is uncommon German (outside the top frequency list), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency German
11
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Redeweise nahestehender Erwachsener gegenüber Kleinkindern

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Index DE-babysprache · Babysprache · German

Babysprache · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-MEGA 11 letters
  • VOW-4 4 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "B" thin
  • PHOTO-UNK Peer pending

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Key facts for Babysprache
PropertyValue
HeadwordBabysprache
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈbeːbiˌʃpʁaːxə]
Letters11
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Babysprache“ im Deutschen

Babyspracheliegt außerhalb der 100.000 häufigsten deutschen Wörter, im Langschwanz technischer, archaischer oder seltener Formen, genau dort, wo Schreibzweifeln zuschlagen.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

Babysprache is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [ˈbeːbiˌʃpʁaːxə]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "Redeweise nahestehender Erwachsener gegenüber Kleinkindern".

Zero misspellings are on record for Babysprache in our index, which points to an orthography that plays by predictable German rules. Our confusable-pair dataset has no match for it, which typically means the spelling is too distinctive to be mistaken for another word.

This entry's etymology isn't recorded, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is Babysprache, spelled B-A-B-Y-S-P-R-A-C-H-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    Redeweise nahestehender Erwachsener gegenüber Kleinkindern

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

These source excerpts show how Babysprache appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. „In diesem Register, im Deutschen etwas unzutreffend als »Ammensprache«, »Kindersprache« und »Babysprache bezeichnet, vermeidet man schwierige Konsonantenverbindungen, verwendet einfache Sätze und viele Diminutive…«.“
  2. „Auf die Qualität dieser Anregungen scheint es in dieser Phase noch nicht so sehr anzukommen - was übrigens auch auf die betuliche ›Babysprache‹ (die man besser Tantensprache nennen sollte) ein versöhnliches Licht wirft…“

Antonyms

This word in other languages

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "Babysprache"?
"Babysprache" is spelled B-A-B-Y-S-P-R-A-C-H-E. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈbeːbiˌʃpʁaːxə].
What does "Babysprache" mean?
As a noun, "Babysprache" means: Redeweise nahestehender Erwachsener gegenüber Kleinkindern
How do you pronounce "Babysprache"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Babysprache" is [ˈbeːbiˌʃpʁaːxə]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Babysprache" come from?
"Babysprache" is a German word. PlainSpell's reference spans five languages -- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German -- with definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for each.
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list