How to Pronounce Barbers

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

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Syllables

7

Letters

BARB-ers

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💡 Tip for remembering “barbers”

"barbers" has 2 syllables: barb-ers. It rhymes with harbors and arbors, if that helps it stick.

What does barbers 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

Words that rhyme with barbers

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

harborsarborsgarbers

Related words

barbariansberbershairdressersbeauticiansbarbershopssalonsstylistsshopkeepers

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "barbers"?▾

"Barbers" has 2 syllables: barb · ers.

What does "barbers" mean?▾

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

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