How to pronounce barras
Say it like BAR-uz. Barras has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR).
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- BAR
- uz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Barras 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.
- uzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of barras
American and British speakers say barras in essentially the same way: /ˈbærəz/ in the US and /ˈbærəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAR-uz.
What does barras mean?
- plural of barra How to pronounce barra
- coarse linen fabric
- Alternative form of barrace (“the lists in a tournament”).
Questions about saying barras
How do you pronounce barras?
Say BAR-uz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbærəz/. In British English it is /ˈbærəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in barras?
Barras has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR). Broken into parts: BAR · uz.
Do Americans and Brits say barras the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbærəz/ and the British form is /ˈbærəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.