How to pronounce barrator
Say it like BAR-uh-ter. Barrator has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR).
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- BAR
- uh
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Barrator 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of barrator
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BAR-uh-tuh.
What does barrator mean?
- One who is guilty of barratry, vexing others with frequent and often groundless lawsuits; a brangler and pettifogger.
- A judge who accepts bribes.
- A ship's master who commits gross fraud or barratry.
Where does barrator come from?
From Middle English baratour, from Old French barateor (“deceiver”), from Old French barater, bareter (“to deceive, cheat, barter”).
Questions about saying barrator
How do you pronounce barrator?
Say BAR-uh-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈbærətɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbærətə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in barrator?
Barrator has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR). Broken into parts: BAR · uh · ter.
Is barrator pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbærətə/ (BAR-uh-tuh).