How to Pronounce Barbed

To pronounce "barbed", say BARB-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /bɑː(ɹ)bd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/bɑː(ɹ)bd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “barbed”

"barbed" has 2 syllables: barb-ed. It rhymes with garbed, if that helps it stick.

What does barbed mean?

verb

  1. To furnish with barbs, or with that which will hold or hurt like barbs, as an arrow, fishhook, spear, etc.
  2. To cover a horse in armor, corrupted from bard.

adjective

  1. Having barbs
  2. Bearded (also applied to roses, referring to the leaves between the petals).

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Words that rhyme with barbed

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garbed

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "barbed"?▾

"Barbed" has 2 syllables: barb · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "barbed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "barbed" is /bɑː(ɹ)bd/.

What does "barbed" mean?▾

Barbed: To furnish with barbs, or with that which will hold or hurt like barbs, as an arrow, fishhook, spear, etc.

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