How to pronounce barcalounger
Say it like BAR-kuh-lown-jer. Barcalounger has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR).
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- BAR
- kuh
- lown
- jer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Barcalounger 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.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lownGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- jerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of barcalounger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAH-kuh-lown-juh.
What does barcalounger mean?
- A plush stuffed recliner armchair.
Where does barcalounger come from?
Genericized trademark of BarcaLounger, from Barcalo (“the manufacturer”) + lounger, named after Edward J.
Questions about saying barcalounger
How do you pronounce barcalounger?
Say BAR-kuh-lown-jer. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑrkəˌlaʊndʒər/. In British English it is /ˈbɑːkəˌlaʊndʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in barcalounger?
Barcalounger has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR). Broken into parts: BAR · kuh · lown · jer.
Is barcalounger 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 /ˈbɑːkəˌlaʊndʒə/ (BAH-kuh-lown-juh).