How to pronounce barrows
Say it like BAR-ohz. Barrows has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR).
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- BAR
- ohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Barrows 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.
- ohzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of barrows
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BAR-ohz.
Other ways to say barrows
Barrows also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- BER-ohz /ˈbɛroʊz/
What does barrows mean?
- plural of barrow How to pronounce barrow
Questions about saying barrows
How do you pronounce barrows?
Say BAR-ohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæroʊz/. In British English it is /ˈbærəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in barrows?
Barrows has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR). Broken into parts: BAR · ohz.
Is barrows pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈbærəʊz/ (BAR-ohz).