How to pronounce barrels
Say it like BAR-ulz. Barrels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR).
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- BAR
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Barrels 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.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of barrels
American and British speakers say barrels in essentially the same way: /ˈbærəlz/ in the US and /ˈbærəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAR-ulz.
Other ways to say barrels
Barrels also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- BER-ulz /ˈbɛrəlz/
What does barrels mean?
- the amount that many barrels might hold
Questions about saying barrels
How do you pronounce barrels?
Say BAR-ulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbærəlz/. In British English it is /ˈbærəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in barrels?
Barrels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR). Broken into parts: BAR · ulz.
Do Americans and Brits say barrels the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbærəlz/ and the British form is /ˈbærəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.