How to pronounce barra
Say it like BAR-uh. Barra has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce barra. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BAR
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Barra 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.
American vs British pronunciation of barra
American and British speakers say barra in essentially the same way: /ˈbærə/ in the US and /ˈbærə/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAR-uh.
What does barra mean?
- A barrow; a hand-pushed cart of the type commonly used in markets.
- A barramundi.
Where does barra come from?
Variant forms.
Questions about saying barra
How do you pronounce barra?
Say BAR-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈbærə/. In British English it is /ˈbærə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in barra?
Barra has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR). Broken into parts: BAR · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say barra the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbærə/ and the British form is /ˈbærə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.