To pronounce "barbarise", say BARB-ar-is-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"barbarise" has 4 syllables: barb-ar-is-e. It rhymes with arborise, if that helps it stick.
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"Barbarise" has 4 syllables: barb · ar · is · e.
Barbarise: To cause to become savage or uncultured.
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