How to Pronounce Barneys

To pronounce "barneys", say BARN-eys — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

BARN-eys

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💡 Tip for remembering “barneys”

"barneys" has 2 syllables: barn-eys. It rhymes with farnese and carnies, if that helps it stick.

What does barneys mean?

noun

  1. A lark, a romp, some fun.
  2. A hoax, a humbug, something that is not genuine, a rigged or unfair sporting contest.

verb

  1. (Harvard University slang) To recite badly; to fail.
  2. To argue, to quarrel.

noun

  1. (pejorative slang) A police officer, usually one perceived as inferior or overzealous.

Synonyms

bickerrowsquabblefedpig

Words that rhyme with barneys

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

farnesecarniescarneys

Related words

okayfatshrimpbarnetworrymarshallwaydog

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "barneys"?▾

"Barneys" has 2 syllables: barn · eys.

What does "barneys" mean?▾

Barneys: A lark, a romp, some fun.

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