How to pronounce barrister
Say it like BAR-ih-ster. Barrister has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR).
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- BAR
- ih
- ster
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Barrister 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of barrister
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAR-ih-stuh.
Other ways to say barrister
Barrister also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- BER-ih-ster /ˈbɛrɪstɚ/
What does barrister mean?
- A lawyer with the right to speak and argue as an advocate in higher lawcourts.
Where does barrister come from?
From bar (a collective term for lawyers or the legal profession) and the suffix -ster.
Questions about saying barrister
How do you pronounce barrister?
Say BAR-ih-ster. The American pronunciation is /ˈbærɪstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbærɪstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in barrister?
Barrister has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR). Broken into parts: BAR · ih · ster.
Is barrister 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 /ˈbærɪstə/ (BAR-ih-stuh).