How to pronounce barbute
Say it like BAR-byoot. Barbute has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR).
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- BAR
- byoot
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Barbute 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.
- byootKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of barbute
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAH-byoot.
What does barbute mean?
- A type of visorless helmet, of 15th-century Italian design, including a T or Y shaped opening for the eyes and mouth.
Where does barbute come from?
From Italian barbuta, perhaps because it left a wearer's beard (if any) visible.
Questions about saying barbute
How do you pronounce barbute?
Say BAR-byoot. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑrbjut/. In British English it is /ˈbɑːbjuːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in barbute?
Barbute has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR). Broken into parts: BAR · byoot.
Is barbute 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 /ˈbɑːbjuːt/ (BAH-byoot).