Pronunciation guide
How to say “Baby” in Bengali
Say “śiśu”. Written শিশু in Bengali.
শিশু
Say it: “śiśu”
Formal notation: śiśu
Syllable breakdown
Try saying the word one syllable at a time:
śi·śu
Saying “Baby” in Bengali — frequently asked
How do you pronounce "Baby" in Bengali?
Say "śiśu" — broken into syllables: śi-śu. The native spelling is শিশু.
What is the simplest way to say "Baby" in Bengali?
The most common Bengali word for "baby" is শিশু, pronounced "śiśu". It works in everyday speech with no formality concerns.
Is "śiśu" the same as "śiśu"?
Yes. "śiśu" uses IAST notation with diacritics — the long lines (ā ī ū) mean "hold the vowel longer". "śiśu" is the same word written the way an English speaker might spell it phonetically.
Are there other ways to say "Baby" in Bengali?
Yes — common alternates include: Shishu, Bachcha. শিশু is the most widely understood.
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