How to Pronounce Barcode

To pronounce "barcode", say BARC-od-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈbɑː(ɹ)kəʊd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

barcode

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈbɑː(ɹ)kəʊd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “barcode”

"barcode" has 3 syllables: barc-od-e. It rhymes with sarcode, if that helps it stick.

What does barcode mean?

noun

  1. Any set of machine-readable parallel bars or concentric circles, varying in width, spacing, or height, encoding information according to a symbology
  2. A portion of a gene that identifies a particular species

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Words that rhyme with barcode

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sarcode

Related words

barsymbologycodebadgecodegroup

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "barcode"?▾

"Barcode" has 3 syllables: barc · od · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "barcode"?▾

The IPA transcription of "barcode" is /ˈbɑː(ɹ)kəʊd/.

What does "barcode" mean?▾

Barcode: Any set of machine-readable parallel bars or concentric circles, varying in width, spacing, or height, encoding information according to a symbology

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