How to pronounce barre
Say it like BER-ee. Barre has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BER).
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- BER
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Barre pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of barre
- American English uses 2 syllables and British English 1.
British respelling: BAH.
What does barre mean?
- A handrail fixed to a wall used for ballet exercises.
- To form a barre chord on an instrument.
Where does barre come from?
Borrowed from French barre.
Words that rhyme with barre
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of barre.
Words that sound like barre
Questions about saying barre
How do you pronounce barre?
Say BER-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛri/. In British English it is /bɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in barre?
Barre has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BER). Broken into parts: BER · ee.
Is barre pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 2 syllables and British English 1. The British form is /bɑː/ (BAH).
What words sound the same as barre?
Barre sounds the same as berry, bury in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.