How to pronounce barbels
Say it like BAR-bulz. Barbels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR).
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- BAR
- bulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Barbels 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.
- bulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of barbels
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAH-bulz.
What does barbels mean?
- plural of barbel How to pronounce barbel
Words that rhyme with barbels
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of barbels.
Questions about saying barbels
How do you pronounce barbels?
Say BAR-bulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑrbəlz/. In British English it is /ˈbɑːbəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in barbels?
Barbels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR). Broken into parts: BAR · bulz.
Is barbels 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 /ˈbɑːbəlz/ (BAH-bulz).