How to pronounce barnstorming
Say it like BARN-stor-ming. Barnstorming has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BARN).
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- BARN
- stor
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Barnstorming 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.
- storGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of barnstorming
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAHN-staw-ming.
What does barnstorming mean?
- present participle and gerund of barnstorm How to pronounce barnstorm
- Highly theatrical.
- The act of one who barnstorms, or travels making political speeches.
- Aviation stunts performed for a public audience.
Questions about saying barnstorming
How do you pronounce barnstorming?
Say BARN-stor-ming. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑrnˌstɔrmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbɑːnˌstɔːmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in barnstorming?
Barnstorming has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BARN). Broken into parts: BARN · stor · ming.
Is barnstorming 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 /ˈbɑːnˌstɔːmɪŋ/ (BAHN-staw-ming).