To pronounce "barista", say BAR-ist-a — 3 syllables, IPA /bəˈɹɪstə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/bəˈɹɪstə/
IPA
"barista" has 3 syllables: bar-ist-a. It rhymes with turista, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Barista" has 3 syllables: bar · ist · a.
The IPA transcription of "barista" is /bəˈɹɪstə/.
Barista: A person who prepares coffee in a coffee shop for customers.
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