How to pronounce barranca
Say it like buh-RANG-kuh. Barranca has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RANG).
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- buh
- RANG
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Barranca 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.
- RANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of barranca
American and British speakers say barranca in essentially the same way: /bəˈræŋkə/ in the US and /bəˈræŋkə/ in the UK.
British respelling: buh-RANG-kuh.
What does barranca mean?
- A steep-sided gulch or arroyo; a canyon or ravine.
Where does barranca come from?
Borrowed from Spanish barranca.
Questions about saying barranca
How do you pronounce barranca?
Say buh-RANG-kuh. The American pronunciation is /bəˈræŋkə/. In British English it is /bəˈræŋkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in barranca?
Barranca has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RANG). Broken into parts: buh · RANG · kuh.
Do Americans and Brits say barranca the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bəˈræŋkə/ and the British form is /bəˈræŋkə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.