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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable bar
  • 7 letters
Syllables
bar-ri-er: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: BAR-ri-er.
Pronunciation
/ˈbæriɚ/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (1st of 3), as in BEAU-ti-ful and pho-TOG-ra-phy. Words ending in -ity and -ical work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as bar-rier.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide barrier into syllables?

barrier divides as bar-ri-er. bar-ri-er: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in barrier?

Barrier has 3 syllables (bar-ri-er).

Which syllable is stressed in barrier?

The stressed syllable in barrier is bar. The 1st syllable is stressed: BAR-ri-er.

How do you pronounce barrier?

/ˈbæriɚ/ in American English.