How to pronounce barachois
Say it like bar-ush-WO. Barachois has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (WO).
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- bar
- ush
- WO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Barachois pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- barGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ushKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- WOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of barachois
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: bar-ush-WAH.
What does barachois mean?
- A coastal lagoon partially or totally separated from the ocean by a sand or shingle bar.
Where does barachois come from?
From French barachois, from Basque barratxoa (“little bar”).
Words that rhyme with barachois
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Questions about saying barachois
How do you pronounce barachois?
Say bar-ush-WO. The American pronunciation is /ˌbærəʃˈwɑ/. In British English it is /ˌbærəʃˈwɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in barachois?
Barachois has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (WO). Broken into parts: bar · ush · WO.
Is barachois pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˌbærəʃˈwɑː/ (bar-ush-WAH).