How to pronounce barbaric
Say it like bar-BAR-ik. Barbaric has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAR).
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- bar
- BAR
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Barbaric pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- barKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- BARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of barbaric
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: bah-BAR-ik.
Other ways to say barbaric
Barbaric also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- bar-BER-ik /bɑrˈbɛrɪk/
What does barbaric mean?
- of or relating to a barbarian; uncivilized, uncultured or uncouth“a barbaric attack on a doctor in a hospital”
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying barbaric
How do you pronounce barbaric?
Say bar-BAR-ik. The American pronunciation is /bɑrˈbærɪk/. In British English it is /bɑːˈbærɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in barbaric?
Barbaric has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAR). Broken into parts: bar · BAR · ik.
Is barbaric pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /bɑːˈbærɪk/ (bah-BAR-ik).