How to pronounce barkers
Say it like BAR-kerz. Barkers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR).
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US American/ˈbɑrkɚz/BAR-kerz
UK British/ˈbɑːkəz/BAH-kuz
- BAR
- kerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Barkers 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.
- kerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of barkers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAH-kuz.
What does barkers mean?
noun
- plural of barker How to pronounce barker
Questions about saying barkers
How do you pronounce barkers?
Say BAR-kerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑrkɚz/. In British English it is /ˈbɑːkəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in barkers?
Barkers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR). Broken into parts: BAR · kerz.
Is barkers 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 /ˈbɑːkəz/ (BAH-kuz).