How to pronounce Barry
Say it like BAR-ee. Barry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR).
- BAR
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Barry 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Barry
American and British speakers say Barry in essentially the same way: /ˈbæri/ in the US and /ˈbæri/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAR-ee.
Other ways to say Barry
Barry also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- BER-ee /ˈbɛri/
What does Barry mean?
- A coastal town and community with a town council in Vale of Glamorgan borough, Wales (OS grid ref ST1167).
- A village near Carnoustie, Angus council area, Scotland (OS grid ref NO5334).
- A small village in Blayney council area, New South Wales, Australia.
- A field divided transversely into several equal parts, and consisting of two different tinctures interchangeably disposed.
- Traversed (transversely) by bars.
- Of a dyed material: having bars or bands of color.
Where does Barry come from?
In Wales, said to be named after Saint Baruc, who was buried on Barry Island, from Welsh Barrwg, a name of uncertain origin but possibly related to Irish barr (“hill, summit”).
Words that rhyme with Barry
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Barry.
Words that sound like Barry
Questions about saying Barry
How do you pronounce Barry?
Say BAR-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæri/. In British English it is /ˈbæri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Barry?
Barry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR). Broken into parts: BAR · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say Barry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbæri/ and the British form is /ˈbæri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as Barry?
Barry sounds the same as Barrie in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.