How to Pronounce Barracks

To pronounce "barracks", say BARR-acks — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbæɹəks/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈbæɹəks/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “barracks”

"barracks" has 2 syllables: barr-acks. It rhymes with clerics and hysterics, if that helps it stick.

What does barracks mean?

noun

  1. (chiefly in the plural) A building for soldiers, especially within a garrison; originally referred to temporary huts, now usually to a permanent structure or set of buildings.
  2. (chiefly in the plural) primitive structure resembling a long shed or barn for (usually temporary) housing or other purposes

verb

  1. To house military personnel; to quarter.
  2. To live in barracks.

verb

  1. To jeer and heckle; to attempt to disconcert by verbal means.
  2. To cheer for or support a team.

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with barracks

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clericshystericscarexgenericsvarixatmosphericslarixderricksferoxaraksaraxesfrerichs

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "barracks"?▾

"Barracks" has 2 syllables: barr · acks.

What is the IPA transcription of "barracks"?▾

The IPA transcription of "barracks" is /ˈbæɹəks/.

What does "barracks" mean?▾

Barracks: (chiefly in the plural) A building for soldiers, especially within a garrison; originally referred to temporary huts, now usually to a permanent structure or set of buildings.

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