How to Pronounce Barrel

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈbæɹəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “barrel”

"barrel" has 2 syllables: barr-el. It rhymes with peril and apparel, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: burel, baril — easy to mix up when writing.

What does barrel mean?

noun

  1. A round vessel or cask, of greater length than breadth, and bulging in the middle, made of staves bound with hoops, and having flat ends or heads. Sometimes applied to a similar cylindrical container made of metal, usually called a drum.

    “a cracker barrel”

  2. The quantity which constitutes a full barrel: the volume or weight this represents varies by local law and custom.

verb

  1. To put or to pack in a barrel or barrels.
  2. To move quickly or in an uncontrolled manner.

    “He came barrelling around the corner and I almost hit him.”

Synonyms

casktun

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Words that rhyme with barrel

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

perilapparelsterileferalimperilcarolparolcarrolcarrollparrelerolsterol

Related words

bblbarrelfulcaskdrumtankcisternblockshelf

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "barrel"?▾

"Barrel" has 2 syllables: barr · el.

What is the IPA transcription of "barrel"?▾

The IPA transcription of "barrel" is /ˈbæɹəl/.

What does "barrel" mean?▾

Barrel: A round vessel or cask, of greater length than breadth, and bulging in the middle, made of staves bound with hoops, and having flat ends or heads. Sometimes applied to a similar cylindrical container made of metal, usually called a drum.

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