To pronounce "barmy", say BARMY — one syllable, IPA /ˈbɑː.mi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈbɑː.mi/
IPA
"barmy" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with smarmy and army, if that helps it stick.
adjective
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"Barmy" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "barmy" is /ˈbɑː.mi/.
Barmy: Odd, strange, or crazy.
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