How to pronounce barristers
Say it like BAR-ih-sterz. Barristers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR).
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- BAR
- ih
- sterz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Barristers 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.
- sterzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of barristers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAR-ih-stuz.
Other ways to say barristers
Barristers also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- BER-ih-sterz /ˈbɛrɪstɚz/
What does barristers mean?
- plural of barrister How to pronounce barrister
Questions about saying barristers
How do you pronounce barristers?
Say BAR-ih-sterz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbærɪstɚz/. In British English it is /ˈbærɪstəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in barristers?
Barristers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR). Broken into parts: BAR · ih · sterz.
Is barristers 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 /ˈbærɪstəz/ (BAR-ih-stuz).