How to pronounce barreled
Say it like BAR-uld. Barreled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR).
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- BAR
- uld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Barreled 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.
- uldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of barreled
American and British speakers say barreled in essentially the same way: /ˈbærəld/ in the US and /ˈbærəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAR-uld.
Other ways to say barreled
Barreled also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- BER-uld /ˈbɛrəld/
What does barreled mean?
- Having the specified number of barrels.“a four-barreled shotgun”
- simple past and past participle of barrel How to pronounce barrel
Questions about saying barreled
How do you pronounce barreled?
Say BAR-uld. The American pronunciation is /ˈbærəld/. In British English it is /ˈbærəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in barreled?
Barreled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR). Broken into parts: BAR · uld.
Do Americans and Brits say barreled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbærəld/ and the British form is /ˈbærəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.