How to pronounce barret
Say it like BAR-it. Barret has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR).
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- BAR
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Barret 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.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of barret
American and British speakers say barret in essentially the same way: /ˈbærɪt/ in the US and /ˈbærɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAR-it.
What does barret mean?
- The flat cap worn by Roman Catholic ecclesiastics; a biretta.
Where does barret come from?
From French barrette, Late Latin barretum (“a cap”), from birrus (“hooded cape”).
Words that rhyme with barret
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of barret.
Questions about saying barret
How do you pronounce barret?
Say BAR-it. The American pronunciation is /ˈbærɪt/. In British English it is /ˈbærɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in barret?
Barret has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR). Broken into parts: BAR · it.
Do Americans and Brits say barret the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbærɪt/ and the British form is /ˈbærɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.