How to Pronounce Barbette

To pronounce "barbette", say BARB-ett-e — 3 syllables, IPA /bɑːˈbɛt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/bɑːˈbɛt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “barbette”

"barbette" has 3 syllables: barb-ett-e. It rhymes with epithet and set, if that helps it stick.

What does barbette mean?

noun

  1. A mound of earth or a platform in a fortification, on which guns are mounted to fire over the parapet.
  2. The inside fixed trunk of a warship's gun-mounting, on which the turret revolves. It contains the hoists for shells and cordite from the shell-room and magazine.

Words that rhyme with barbette

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

epithetsetsobriquetoffsetfretwetyetabetparapetvignetteonsetbeset

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "barbette"?▾

"Barbette" has 3 syllables: barb · ett · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "barbette"?▾

The IPA transcription of "barbette" is /bɑːˈbɛt/.

What does "barbette" mean?▾

Barbette: A mound of earth or a platform in a fortification, on which guns are mounted to fire over the parapet.

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