How to Pronounce Barrow

To pronounce "barrow", say BARR-ow — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbæɹ.əʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈbæɹ.əʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “barrow”

"barrow" has 2 syllables: barr-ow. It rhymes with marrow and narrow, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: bero — easy to mix up when writing.

What does barrow mean?

noun

  1. A mountain.
  2. A hill.

Synonyms

tumulus

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Words that rhyme with barrow

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

marrownarrowbolerosparrowaerocharropharaohfaroarrowwheelbarrowranchero

Related words

tumulusbarrowfulwheelbarrowmoundsoarlei

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "barrow"?▾

"Barrow" has 2 syllables: barr · ow.

What is the IPA transcription of "barrow"?▾

The IPA transcription of "barrow" is /ˈbæɹ.əʊ/.

What does "barrow" mean?▾

Barrow: A mountain.

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