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Synonyms of baby talk

7 similar words

Another word for baby talk is babyese. Other synonyms of baby talk are motherese and parentese.

Synonyms and similar words for baby talk

nounThe form of speech used by adults in talking to very young children.

babyeseBaby talk.
caregiver registerSynonym of baby talk.
child-directed speechSynonym of baby talk.
hypocorismBaby talk, such as bow-wow for dog and choo-choo for train.
mothereseBaby talk.
parenteseBaby talk, a speech register used by parents talking to their children.
babyspeak

Meaning of baby talk

noun The form of speech used by adults in talking to very young children.
noun The prelanguage, and subsequent developing language, used by small children, incorporating crying, cooing, and babbling in sequence before the acquisition of adult language capabilities.

Full definition of baby talk

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Questions about synonyms of baby talk

What is another word for baby talk?: Baby talk has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as babyese, motherese and parentese.
What does baby talk mean?: Baby talk means the form of speech used by adults in talking to very young children.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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