How to pronounce barroom
Say it like BAR-room. Barroom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR).
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- BAR
- room
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Barroom 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.
- roomGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of barroom
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAH-room.
What does barroom mean?
- A room where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter.
Where does barroom come from?
From bar + room.
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Questions about saying barroom
How do you pronounce barroom?
Say BAR-room. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑrˌrum/. In British English it is /ˈbɑːˌruːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in barroom?
Barroom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR). Broken into parts: BAR · room.
Is barroom 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 /ˈbɑːˌruːm/ (BAH-room).