How to pronounce barbells
Say it like BAR-belz. Barbells has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR).
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US American/ˈbɑrˌbɛlz/BAR-belz
UK British/ˈbɑːˌbɛlz/BAH-belz
- BAR
- belz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Barbells pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- belzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of barbells
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAH-belz.
What does barbells mean?
noun
- plural of barbell How to pronounce barbell
Questions about saying barbells
How do you pronounce barbells?
Say BAR-belz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑrˌbɛlz/. In British English it is /ˈbɑːˌbɛlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in barbells?
Barbells has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR). Broken into parts: BAR · belz.
Is barbells 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 /ˈbɑːˌbɛlz/ (BAH-belz).