To pronounce "barbarize", say BARB-ar-iz-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈbɑː(ɹ)bəɹaɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈbɑː(ɹ)bəɹaɪz/
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"barbarize" has 4 syllables: barb-ar-iz-e. It rhymes with arborize, if that helps it stick.
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"Barbarize" has 4 syllables: barb · ar · iz · e.
The IPA transcription of "barbarize" is /ˈbɑː(ɹ)bəɹaɪz/.
Barbarize: To cause to become savage or uncultured.
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