How to Pronounce Barn

To pronounce "barn", say BARN — one syllable, IPA /[baːn]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/[baːn]/

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💡 Tip for remembering “barn”

"barn" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with yarn and darn, if that helps it stick.

What does barn mean?

noun

  1. A building, often found on a farm, used for storage or keeping animals such as cattle.
  2. A unit of surface area equal to 10−28 square metres.

verb

  1. To lay up in a barn.

Words that rhyme with barn

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

yarndarnskarncarncarnescarnstarnharnarnnharnearnarne

Related words

granarygrangefarmbreadbasketyardstallatticstable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "barn"?▾

"Barn" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "barn"?▾

The IPA transcription of "barn" is /[baːn]/.

What does "barn" mean?▾

Barn: A building, often found on a farm, used for storage or keeping animals such as cattle.

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