How to Pronounce Barleycorn

To pronounce "barleycorn", say BARL-eyc-orn — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈbɑː(ɹ)liˌkɔː(ɹ)n/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈbɑː(ɹ)liˌkɔː(ɹ)n/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “barleycorn”

"barleycorn" has 3 syllables: barl-eyc-orn.

What does barleycorn mean?

noun

  1. A grain of barley.
  2. The length of such a grain; a unit of length of approximately one third (or sometimes one quarter) of an inch or eight millimetres, still used as a basis for shoe sizes

Related words

barleybiggcornfoxtailmaizeamelcorn

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "barleycorn"?▾

"Barleycorn" has 3 syllables: barl · eyc · orn.

What is the IPA transcription of "barleycorn"?▾

The IPA transcription of "barleycorn" is /ˈbɑː(ɹ)liˌkɔː(ɹ)n/.

What does "barleycorn" mean?▾

Barleycorn: A grain of barley.

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