To pronounce "barnyard", say BARNY-ard — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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BARNY-ard
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"barnyard" has 2 syllables: barny-ard. It rhymes with regard and disregard, if that helps it stick.
noun
“She always felt that eggs tasted better from barnyard chickens.”
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"Barnyard" has 2 syllables: barny · ard.
Barnyard: The yard associated with or surrounding a barn.
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