How to pronounce barest
Say it like BER-ust. Barest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BER).
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US American/ˈbɛrəst/BER-ust
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- BER
- ust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Barest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does barest mean?
adjective
- superlative form of bare: most bare How to pronounce bare
Where does barest come from?
From bare + -est.
Words that rhyme with barest
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Questions about saying barest
How do you pronounce barest?
Say BER-ust. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛrəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in barest?
Barest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BER). Broken into parts: BER · ust.