How to pronounce barres
Say it like BARZ. Barres is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BARZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Barres pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BARZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of barres
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAHZ.
What does barres mean?
- plural of barre How to pronounce barre
Words that rhyme with barres
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Words that sound like barres
Questions about saying barres
How do you pronounce barres?
Say BARZ. The American pronunciation is /bɑrz/. In British English it is /bɑːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in barres?
Barres is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BARZ.
Is barres 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 /bɑːz/ (BAHZ).
What words sound the same as barres?
Barres sounds the same as bars in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.