How to pronounce barkeep
Say it like BAR-keep. Barkeep has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR).
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- BAR
- keep
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Barkeep 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.
- keepGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of barkeep
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAH-keep.
What does barkeep mean?
- A bartender.
- To bartend; to keep a bar; to act as a barkeep.
Where does barkeep come from?
From bar + keep, a clipping of barkeeper.
Questions about saying barkeep
How do you pronounce barkeep?
Say BAR-keep. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑrˌkip/. In British English it is /ˈbɑːˌkiːp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in barkeep?
Barkeep has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR). Broken into parts: BAR · keep.
Is barkeep 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 /ˈbɑːˌkiːp/ (BAH-keep).