How to pronounce barnstorm
Say it like BARN-storm. Barnstorm has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BARN).
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- BARN
- storm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Barnstorm pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BARNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- stormKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of barnstorm
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAHN-stawm.
What does barnstorm mean?
- To travel around the countryside making political speeches etc.
- To appear at fairs and carnivals in exhibitions of stunt flying, sporting events, or theater.
- Of a sports team, to travel from town to town performing in front of small crowds.
- A series of appearances in small country towns, as by a politician or a traveling theater group.
Where does barnstorm come from?
From barn + storm (due to performances commonly delivered in barns).
Questions about saying barnstorm
How do you pronounce barnstorm?
Say BARN-storm. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑrnstɔrm/. In British English it is /ˈbɑːnstɔːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in barnstorm?
Barnstorm has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BARN). Broken into parts: BARN · storm.
Is barnstorm 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 /ˈbɑːnstɔːm/ (BAHN-stawm).