How to pronounce barring
Say it like BAR-ing. Barring has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR).
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- BAR
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Barring 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 "ah" in father.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of barring
American and British speakers say barring in essentially the same way: /ˈbɑrɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈbɑːrɪŋɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAH-ringg.
What does barring mean?
- Bars; an arrangement or pattern of stripes or bars.
- The act of fitting or closing something with bars.
- The exclusion of someone; blackballing.
- Unless (something) happens; excepting; in the absence of.“Barring any further red tape, we will finally be able to open the restaurant.”
- present participle and gerund of bar How to pronounce bar
Words that rhyme with barring
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Questions about saying barring
How do you pronounce barring?
Say BAR-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑrɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbɑːrɪŋɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in barring?
Barring has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR). Broken into parts: BAR · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say barring the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɑrɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbɑːrɪŋɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.