How to pronounce barratry
Say it like BAR-uh-tree. Barratry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR).
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- BAR
- uh
- tree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Barratry 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.
- treeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of barratry
American and British speakers say barratry in essentially the same way: /ˈbærətri/ in the US and /ˈbærətri/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAR-uh-tree.
What does barratry mean?
- The act of persistently instigating lawsuits, often groundless ones.
- The sale or purchase of religious or political positions of power.
- Unlawful or fraudulent acts by the crew of a vessel, harming the vessel's owner.
Where does barratry come from?
Early 15th century, in sense “sale of offices”, from Old French baraterie (“deceit, trickery”), from barat (“fraud, deceit, trickery”), of unknown origin, perhaps Celtic.
Questions about saying barratry
How do you pronounce barratry?
Say BAR-uh-tree. The American pronunciation is /ˈbærətri/. In British English it is /ˈbærətri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in barratry?
Barratry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR). Broken into parts: BAR · uh · tree.
Do Americans and Brits say barratry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbærətri/ and the British form is /ˈbærətri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.