To pronounce "barbara", say BARB-ar-a — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
barbara
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BARB-ar-a
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"barbara" has 3 syllables: barb-ar-a. It rhymes with barbra, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: barbra — easy to mix up when writing.
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"Barbara" has 3 syllables: barb · ar · a.
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