How to pronounce barrette
Say it like buh-RET. Barrette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RET).
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- buh
- RET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Barrette pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of barrette
American and British speakers say barrette in essentially the same way: /bəˈrɛt/ in the US and /bəˈrɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: buh-RET.
What does barrette mean?
- A clasp or clip for gathering and holding the hair.
- A bar used to mount medals of chivalric orders.
- Synonym of katepimeron.
- To put (hair) into a barrette.
Where does barrette come from?
Borrowed from French barrette, from barre (“a bar”) + -ette, literally a small bar.
Words that rhyme with barrette
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of barrette.
Questions about saying barrette
How do you pronounce barrette?
Say buh-RET. The American pronunciation is /bəˈrɛt/. In British English it is /bəˈrɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in barrette?
Barrette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RET). Broken into parts: buh · RET.
Do Americans and Brits say barrette the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bəˈrɛt/ and the British form is /bəˈrɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.