To pronounce "barbra", say BARBR-a — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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BARBR-a
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"barbra" has 2 syllables: barbr-a. It rhymes with barbara, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: barbara — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Barbra" has 2 syllables: barbr · a.
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