How to pronounce barrage
Say it like buh-RAHZH. Barrage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAHZH).
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- buh
- RAHZH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Barrage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAHZHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of barrage
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: BAR-ahzh.
What does barrage mean?
- An artificial obstruction, such as a dam, in a river designed to increase its depth or to divert its flow.
- A heavy curtain of artillery fire directed in front of one's own troops to screen and protect them.
- A concentrated discharge of projectile weapons.
- To direct a barrage at.
Where does barrage come from?
Unadapted borrowing from French barrage (“barrage, barrier”) c.
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Words that rhyme with barrage
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Questions about saying barrage
How do you pronounce barrage?
Say buh-RAHZH. The American pronunciation is /bəˈrɑʒ/. In British English it is /ˈbærɑːʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in barrage?
Barrage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAHZH). Broken into parts: buh · RAHZH.
Is barrage pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈbærɑːʒ/ (BAR-ahzh).