How to pronounce barnacles
Say it like BAR-nuh-kulz. Barnacles has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR).
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- BAR
- nuh
- kulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Barnacles 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.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of barnacles
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAH-nuh-kulz.
What does barnacles mean?
- plural of barnacle How to pronounce barnacle
- third-person singular simple present indicative of barnacle How to pronounce barnacle
Questions about saying barnacles
How do you pronounce barnacles?
Say BAR-nuh-kulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑrnəkəlz/. In British English it is /ˈbɑːnəkəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in barnacles?
Barnacles has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR). Broken into parts: BAR · nuh · kulz.
Is barnacles 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 /ˈbɑːnəkəlz/ (BAH-nuh-kulz).