How to Pronounce Barley

To pronounce "barley", say BARL-ey — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbɑːli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈbɑːli/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “barley”

"barley" has 2 syllables: barl-ey. It rhymes with gnarly and parley, if that helps it stick.

What does barley mean?

noun

  1. A cereal of the species Hordeum vulgare, or its grains, often used as food or to make beer and other malted drinks.
  2. Seed of Job's tears (Coix lacryma-jobi)

Words that rhyme with barley

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gnarlyparleysnarlymarleyarliemarlycharleyfarlyarleycarleycarli

Related words

barleycornsemolinawheatcorncandygrainmaltmalted

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "barley"?▾

"Barley" has 2 syllables: barl · ey.

What is the IPA transcription of "barley"?▾

The IPA transcription of "barley" is /ˈbɑːli/.

What does "barley" mean?▾

Barley: A cereal of the species Hordeum vulgare, or its grains, often used as food or to make beer and other malted drinks.

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