How to pronounce barcarole
Say it like BAR-kuh-rohl. Barcarole has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR).
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- BAR
- kuh
- rohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Barcarole 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.
- rohlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of barcarole
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BAH-kuh-rohl.
What does barcarole mean?
- A Venetian folk song traditionally sung by gondoliers, often in ⁶⁄₈ or ¹²⁄₈ time with alternating strong and weak beats imitating a rowing motion.
- A piece of music composed in imitation of such a song.
Where does barcarole come from?
Borrowed from French barcarolle, from Venetan barcaroƚa (“song sung by a boatman”), from barca (“bark, barge, boat”), ultimately from Egyptian bꜣjr (“transport ship; type of fish”).
Questions about saying barcarole
How do you pronounce barcarole?
Say BAR-kuh-rohl. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑrkəˌroʊl/. In British English it is /ˈbɑːkərəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in barcarole?
Barcarole has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR). Broken into parts: BAR · kuh · rohl.
Is barcarole 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 /ˈbɑːkərəʊl/ (BAH-kuh-rohl).