How to pronounce barriers
Say it like BAR-ee-erz. Barriers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR).
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- BAR
- ee
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Barriers 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of barriers
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAR-eerz.
Other ways to say barriers
Barriers also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- BER-ee-erz /ˈbɛriɚz/
What does barriers mean?
- plural of barrier How to pronounce barrier
- third-person singular simple present indicative of barrier How to pronounce barrier
Questions about saying barriers
How do you pronounce barriers?
Say BAR-ee-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæriɚz/. In British English it is /ˈbærɪəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in barriers?
Barriers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR). Broken into parts: BAR · ee · erz.
Is barriers pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈbærɪəz/ (BAR-eerz).