barrier
BA-ree-er
barree-er
/ˈbæɹiɝ/ · 3 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “barrier” is spelled “barree-er”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | b | a | r | ee | er |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /b/ | /æ/ | /ɹ/ | /i/ | /ɝ/ |
English writes “barrier” with
7 letters for 5 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“barree-er” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “barrier”
easierearliernuclearsuperiorhappierwarriorcarrierinteriorprettiermeteor
“barrier” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “barrier”?
“barrier” is pronounced BA-ree-er — IPA /ˈbæɹiɝ/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “barree-er”.
How many syllables are in “barrier”?
“barrier” has 3 syllables: BA-ree-er (the capitalized syllable is stressed).