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-Babel is a community-driven project used by many companies and projects, and is maintained by a group of [volunteers](https://babeljs.io/team). If you'd like to help support the future of the project, please consider:
+Babel (pronounced ["babble"](https://soundcloud.com/sebmck/how-to-pronounce-babel))  is a community-driven project used by many companies and projects, and is maintained by a group of [volunteers](https://babeljs.io/team). If you'd like to help support the future of the project, please consider:
 
 - Giving developer time on the project. (Message us on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/babeljs) or [Slack](https://slack.babeljs.io/) for guidance!)
 - Giving funds by becoming a sponsor (see below)!