How to pronounce Barbuda
Say it like bar-BYOO-duh. Barbuda has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BYOO).
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- bar
- BYOO
- duh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Barbuda 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.
- BYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Barbuda
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: bah-BYOO-duh.
What does Barbuda mean?
- An island and dependency of Antigua and Barbuda. Largest city: Codrington.
Where does Barbuda come from?
From Spanish barbuda (“bearded”), referring perhaps to natives' beards or fig trees.
Words that rhyme with Barbuda
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Barbuda.
Questions about saying Barbuda
How do you pronounce Barbuda?
Say bar-BYOO-duh. The American pronunciation is /bɑrˈbjudə/. In British English it is /bɑːˈbjuːdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Barbuda?
Barbuda has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BYOO). Broken into parts: bar · BYOO · duh.
Is Barbuda 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 /bɑːˈbjuːdə/ (bah-BYOO-duh).