How to pronounce barista
Say it like bar-EE-stuh. Barista has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EE).
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- bar
- EE
- stuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Barista pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- barKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- stuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of barista
American and British speakers say barista in essentially the same way: /bɑˈristə/ in the US and /bəˈriːstə/ in the UK.
British respelling: buh-REE-stuh.
What does barista mean?
- A person who prepares coffee in a coffee shop for customers.
- To work as a barista.
Where does barista come from?
Borrowed from Italian barista (“bartender”, literally “barist”), from bar (from English bar) + -ista (“-ist”); compare barman.
Questions about saying barista
How do you pronounce barista?
Say bar-EE-stuh. The American pronunciation is /bɑˈristə/. In British English it is /bəˈriːstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in barista?
Barista has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EE). Broken into parts: bar · EE · stuh.
Do Americans and Brits say barista the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɑˈristə/ and the British form is /bəˈriːstə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.