How to pronounce barton
Say it like BAR-tun. Barton has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR).
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- BAR
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Barton 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.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of barton
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAH-tun.
What does barton mean?
- A farmyard.
- the lands of a manor reserved for the Lord's use
Where does barton come from?
From Old English bere (“barley”) + tūn (“place”).
Words that rhyme with barton
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of barton.
Questions about saying barton
How do you pronounce barton?
Say BAR-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑrtən/. In British English it is /ˈbɑːtən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in barton?
Barton has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR). Broken into parts: BAR · tun.
Is barton 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 /ˈbɑːtən/ (BAH-tun).