How to pronounce bartering
Say it like BAR-tuh-ring. Bartering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR).
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- BAR
- tuh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bartering 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bartering
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAH-tuh-ring.
What does bartering mean?
Questions about saying bartering
How do you pronounce bartering?
Say BAR-tuh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑrtərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbɑːtərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bartering?
Bartering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR). Broken into parts: BAR · tuh · ring.
Is bartering 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 /ˈbɑːtərɪŋ/ (BAH-tuh-ring).