How to pronounce barneys
Say it like BAR-neez. Barneys has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR).
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US American/ˈbɑrniz/BAR-neez
UK British/ˈbɑːniz/BAH-neez
- BAR
- neez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Barneys 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.
- neezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of barneys
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAH-neez.
What does barneys mean?
noun
- plural of barney How to pronounce barney
- third-person singular simple present indicative of barney How to pronounce barney
Questions about saying barneys
How do you pronounce barneys?
Say BAR-neez. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑrniz/. In British English it is /ˈbɑːniz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in barneys?
Barneys has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR). Broken into parts: BAR · neez.
Is barneys 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 /ˈbɑːniz/ (BAH-neez).