How to pronounce barbella
Say it like bar-BEL-uh. Barbella has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEL).
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- bar
- BEL
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Barbella 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 "ah" in father.
- BELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of barbella
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: bah-BEL-uh.
What does barbella mean?
- a short, stiff, straight leaf hair.
Where does barbella come from?
Botanical Latin
Words that rhyme with barbella
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of barbella.
Questions about saying barbella
How do you pronounce barbella?
Say bar-BEL-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌbɑrˈbɛlə/. In British English it is /ˌbɑːˈbɛlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in barbella?
Barbella has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEL). Broken into parts: bar · BEL · uh.
Is barbella 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 /ˌbɑːˈbɛlə/ (bah-BEL-uh).