How to pronounce barlow
Say it like BAR-loh. Barlow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR).
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US American/ˈbɑrˌloʊ/BAR-loh
UK British/ˈbɑːləʊ/BAH-loh
- BAR
- loh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Barlow 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.
- lohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of barlow
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BAH-loh.
What does barlow mean?
noun
- a type of pocket-knife
Questions about saying barlow
How do you pronounce barlow?
Say BAR-loh. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑrˌloʊ/. In British English it is /ˈbɑːləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in barlow?
Barlow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR). Broken into parts: BAR · loh.
Is barlow 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 /ˈbɑːləʊ/ (BAH-loh).