How to pronounce barging
Say it like BAR-jing. Barging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR).
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US American/ˈbɑrdʒɪŋ/BAR-jing
UK British/ˈbɑːdʒɪŋ/BAH-jing
- BAR
- jing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Barging 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.
- jingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of barging
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAH-jing.
What does barging mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of barge How to pronounce barge
Questions about saying barging
How do you pronounce barging?
Say BAR-jing. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑrdʒɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbɑːdʒɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in barging?
Barging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR). Broken into parts: BAR · jing.
Is barging 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 /ˈbɑːdʒɪŋ/ (BAH-jing).