How to pronounce barony
Say it like BAR-uh-nee. Barony has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR).
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- BAR
- uh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Barony 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 "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of barony
American and British speakers say barony in essentially the same way: /ˈbærəni/ in the US and /ˈbærəni/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAR-uh-nee.
What does barony mean?
- Any large manor or estate, regardless of its owner's rank.
- Baronship, the rank or position of a baron.
- The legal tenure of a baron's land; military tenure.
Where does barony come from?
From Middle English baronie, baronye, from Old French baronie, equivalent to baron + -y.
Questions about saying barony
How do you pronounce barony?
Say BAR-uh-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbærəni/. In British English it is /ˈbærəni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in barony?
Barony has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR). Broken into parts: BAR · uh · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say barony the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbærəni/ and the British form is /ˈbærəni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.