How to pronounce barred
Say it like BARD. Barred is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BARD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Barred pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BARDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of barred
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAHD.
What does barred mean?
- preventing entry or exit or a course of action“a barricaded street”“barred doors”
- marked with stripes or bands
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Words that rhyme with barred
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Words that sound like barred
Questions about saying barred
How do you pronounce barred?
Say BARD. The American pronunciation is /bɑrd/. In British English it is /bɑːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in barred?
Barred is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BARD.
Is barred 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 /bɑːd/ (BAHD).
What words sound the same as barred?
Barred sounds the same as bard in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.