How to pronounce barnet
Say it like BAR-nit. Barnet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR).
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- BAR
- nit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Barnet 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.
- nitKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of barnet
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAH-nit.
What does barnet mean?
- hair (on one's head)
Where does barnet come from?
Rhyming slang, from Barnet Fair, an annual horse and pleasure fair in Barnet, North London.
Words that rhyme with barnet
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of barnet.
Questions about saying barnet
How do you pronounce barnet?
Say BAR-nit. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑrnɪt/. In British English it is /ˈbɑːnɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in barnet?
Barnet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR). Broken into parts: BAR · nit.
Is barnet 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 /ˈbɑːnɪt/ (BAH-nit).