How to Pronounce Barrette

To pronounce "barrette", say BARR-ett-e — 3 syllables, IPA /bəˈɹɛt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/bəˈɹɛt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “barrette”

"barrette" has 3 syllables: barr-ett-e. It rhymes with epithet and set, if that helps it stick.

What does barrette mean?

noun

  1. A clasp or clip for gathering and holding the hair.

verb

  1. To put (hair) into a barrette.

noun

  1. The lower part of the epimeron.

Synonyms

hair-slidehaircliphairslide

Words that rhyme with barrette

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

epithetsetsobriquetoffsetfretwetyetabetparapetvignetteonsetbeset

Related words

barhenryhairslidehairclipclaspclampagraffe

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "barrette"?▾

"Barrette" has 3 syllables: barr · ett · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "barrette"?▾

The IPA transcription of "barrette" is /bəˈɹɛt/.

What does "barrette" mean?▾

Barrette: A clasp or clip for gathering and holding the hair.

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