How to Pronounce Barnacles

To pronounce "barnacles", say BARN-acl-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

BARN-acl-es

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"barnacles" has 3 syllables: barn-acl-es.

What does barnacles mean?

noun

  1. A marine crustacean of the subclass Cirripedia that attaches itself to submerged surfaces such as tidal rocks or the bottoms of ships.
  2. The barnacle goose.

verb

  1. To connect with or attach.
  2. To press close against something.

Synonyms

shellbacktwitch

Related words

cerripedcerripedecirripediapedunculatebarnabitestarfishbarnet

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "barnacles"?▾

"Barnacles" has 3 syllables: barn · acl · es.

What does "barnacles" mean?▾

Barnacles: A marine crustacean of the subclass Cirripedia that attaches itself to submerged surfaces such as tidal rocks or the bottoms of ships.

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