How to Pronounce Barber

To pronounce "barber", say BARB-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbɑː.bə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈbɑː.bə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “barber”

"barber" has 2 syllables: barb-er. It rhymes with arbor and arbour, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: barbour, barbre — easy to mix up when writing.

What does barber mean?

noun

  1. A person whose profession is cutting (usually male) customers' hair and beards.
  2. A barber surgeon, a foot soldier specializing in treating battlefield injuries.

verb

  1. To cut the hair or beard of (a person).
  2. To chatter, talk.

Synonyms

haircutterhairdresserhairstylist

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Words that rhyme with barber

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

arborarbourbarbarbarbourbarbrefarbergarberharberharborharbour

Related words

barbershophaircuthairdressinghairdresserstylistshavehairheadwear

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "barber"?▾

"Barber" has 2 syllables: barb · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "barber"?▾

The IPA transcription of "barber" is /ˈbɑː.bə/.

What does "barber" mean?▾

Barber: A person whose profession is cutting (usually male) customers' hair and beards.

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