How to Pronounce Barricades

To pronounce "barricades", say BARR-ic-ad-es — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

BARR-ic-ad-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “barricades”

"barricades" has 4 syllables: barr-ic-ad-es. It rhymes with accolades and shades, if that helps it stick.

What does barricades mean?

noun

  1. A barrier constructed across a road, especially as a military defence
  2. An obstacle, barrier, or bulwark.

verb

  1. To close or block a road etc., using a barricade
  2. To keep someone in (or out), using a blockade, especially ships in a port

Words that rhyme with barricades

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

accoladesshadescharadesrenegadespervadesfadessuedesaidesspadesbraidscladesescapades

Related words

barricadobarblockadeblockroadblockbarragesbarriersblockades

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "barricades"?▾

"Barricades" has 4 syllables: barr · ic · ad · es.

What does "barricades" mean?▾

Barricades: A barrier constructed across a road, especially as a military defence

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