How to pronounce wheelbarrow
Say it like WEEL-bar-oh. Wheelbarrow has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEEL).
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- WEEL
- bar
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wheelbarrow pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WEELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- barKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of wheelbarrow
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: WEEL-bar-oh.
What does wheelbarrow mean?
- A small, one-wheeled (or rarely, two-wheeled) cart with handles at one end for transporting small loads.
- To convey in a wheelbarrow.
- To cause the weight of an aeroplane to become concentrated around the nosewheel.
Where does wheelbarrow come from?
From Middle English whelbarwe; equivalent to wheel + barrow.
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Questions about saying wheelbarrow
How do you pronounce wheelbarrow?
Say WEEL-bar-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈwilbæroʊ/. In British English it is /ˈwiːlˌbærəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wheelbarrow?
Wheelbarrow has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEEL). Broken into parts: WEEL · bar · oh.
Is wheelbarrow 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 /ˈwiːlˌbærəʊ/ (WEEL-bar-oh).