How to Pronounce Barbels

To pronounce "barbels", say BARB-els — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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BARB-els

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💡 Tip for remembering “barbels”

"barbels" has 2 syllables: barb-els. It rhymes with marbles and garbles, if that helps it stick.

What does barbels mean?

noun

  1. A freshwater fish of the genus Barbus or other closely related genera.
  2. Whisker-like sensory organs, located around the mouth of certain fish, including catfish, carp, goatfish, sturgeon, and some types of shark.

Words that rhyme with barbels

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marblesgarbles

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "barbels"?▾

"Barbels" has 2 syllables: barb · els.

What does "barbels" mean?▾

Barbels: A freshwater fish of the genus Barbus or other closely related genera.

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