How to pronounce barbies
Say it like BAR-beez. Barbies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR).
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US American/ˈbɑrbiz/BAR-beez
UK British/ˈbɑːbiz/BAH-beez
- BAR
- beez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Barbies 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.
- beezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of barbies
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAH-beez.
What does barbies mean?
noun
- plural of barbie How to pronounce barbie
Questions about saying barbies
How do you pronounce barbies?
Say BAR-beez. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑrbiz/. In British English it is /ˈbɑːbiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in barbies?
Barbies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR). Broken into parts: BAR · beez.
Is barbies 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 /ˈbɑːbiz/ (BAH-beez).