To pronounce "barely", say BAR-ely — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbɛə(ɹ).li/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈbɛə(ɹ).li/
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"barely" has 2 syllables: bar-ely. It rhymes with fairly and squarely, if that helps it stick.
adverb
“The plane is so far away now I can barely see it.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Barely" has 2 syllables: bar · ely.
The IPA transcription of "barely" is /ˈbɛə(ɹ).li/.
Barely: (degree) By a small margin.
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