To pronounce "barbary", say BARB-ary — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"barbary" has 2 syllables: barb-ary. It rhymes with harbury, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Barbary" has 2 syllables: barb · ary.
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