Language development is an exciting milestone in a baby’s life. From first babbles to full words, parents look forward to hearing their child’s first words. While it is common to hear words like “mama” or “dada” as first words, there are surprising cases where babies have uttered unusual words. In this article, we will explore some of the strangest and most fascinating first words that have been said by babies around the world.
Hippopotamus:
A baby in South Africa was reported to have surprised his family by clearly saying the word “hippopotamus.” Although it may seem unusual, children often surprise with their ability to pick up and repeat complex words.
Quesadilla:
In the United States, a baby as young as 9 months old blew his parents away by pronouncing the word “quesadilla” clearly and accurately. This demonstrates the amazing ability of babies to imitate and learn words from the environment around them.
Supercalifragilisticoespialidoso:
In a case that would seem to be straight out of a movie, a baby in the UK was recorded pronouncing the long and complicated word “supercalifragilisticoespialidoso” as its first word. This word is known to be part of a popular song from the movie ‘Mary Poppins’. This baby’s linguistic achievement surprised his family and friends alike.
Aeroplane:
A baby in Australia surprised his parents by pronouncing the word “airplane” as his first full word. This unusual choice perplexed the parents, but also filled them with pride as they witnessed their little one’s rapid language development.
Croissant:
In France, a baby was reported to clearly pronounce the word “croissant” as one of his first words. This case shows how babies can surprise their families by imitating words they hear frequently in their cultural environment.
