How to pronounce barnyard
Say it like BAR-nyard. Barnyard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR).
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- BAR
- nyard
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Barnyard 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.
- nyardGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of barnyard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAH-nyahd.
What does barnyard mean?
- The yard associated with or surrounding a barn.
- Vulgar; scatological.
- Of food or drink, having an earthy flavor.
Where does barnyard come from?
From barn + yard.
Questions about saying barnyard
How do you pronounce barnyard?
Say BAR-nyard. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑrˌnjɑrd/. In British English it is /ˈbɑːˌnjɑːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in barnyard?
Barnyard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR). Broken into parts: BAR · nyard.
Is barnyard 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 /ˈbɑːˌnjɑːd/ (BAH-nyahd).