How to Pronounce Barring

To pronounce "barring", say BARR-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbɑːɹɪŋ(ɡ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈbɑːɹɪŋ(ɡ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “barring”

"barring" has 2 syllables: barr-ing. It rhymes with jarring and marring, if that helps it stick.

What does barring mean?

verb

To obstruct the passage of (someone or something).
“Our way was barred by a huge rockfall.”
To prohibit.
“I couldn't get into the nightclub because I had been barred.”

noun

(collective) Bars; an arrangement or pattern of stripes or bars.
The act of fitting or closing something with bars.

preposition

Unless something happens; excepting; in the absence of.
“Barring any further red tape, we will finally be able to open the restaurant.”

Synonyms

block hinder obstruct ban interdict prohibit tacking apart from except for save for

Words that rhyme with barring

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

jarring marring sparring starring charring scarring tarring taring parring gnarring

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "barring"?▾

"Barring" has 2 syllables: barr · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "barring"?▾

The IPA transcription of "barring" is /ˈbɑːɹɪŋ(ɡ)/.

What does "barring" mean?▾

Barring: To obstruct the passage of (someone or something).

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