How to Pronounce Barberry

To pronounce "barberry", say BARB-erry — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbɑɹbɛɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈbɑɹbɛɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “barberry”

"barberry" has 2 syllables: barb-erry.

What does barberry mean?

noun

  1. Any of the thorny shrubs of genus Berberis, which bear yellow flowers and red or blue-black berries.

Related words

berberryberberisbearberrybrierberrybrambleinkberryblackcurrant

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "barberry"?▾

"Barberry" has 2 syllables: barb · erry.

What is the IPA transcription of "barberry"?▾

The IPA transcription of "barberry" is /ˈbɑɹbɛɹi/.

What does "barberry" mean?▾

Barberry: Any of the thorny shrubs of genus Berberis, which bear yellow flowers and red or blue-black berries.

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