How to Pronounce Barrels

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

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BARR-els

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💡 Tip for remembering “barrels”

"barrels" has 2 syllables: barr-els. It rhymes with perils and arils, if that helps it stick.

What does barrels mean?

noun

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

verb

To put or to pack in a barrel or barrels.
To move quickly or in an uncontrolled manner.
“He came barrelling around the corner and I almost hit him.”

Synonyms

cask tun

Words that rhyme with barrels

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

perils arils ferrules sterols carols imperils carrels jarrells garrels karels garrols

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "barrels"?▾

"Barrels" has 2 syllables: barr · els.

What does "barrels" mean?▾

Barrels: 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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