How to Pronounce Barrow-boy

To pronounce "barrow-boy", say BARR-owb-oy — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

BARR-owb-oy

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💡 Tip for remembering “barrow-boy”

"barrow-boy" has 3 syllables: barr-owb-oy.

What does barrow-boy mean?

noun

  1. A boy or man who sells goods – especially fruit or vegetables – from a barrow; a costermonger.
  2. By extension, a financial industry worker from a working class or lower middle class family background.

Related words

costermongerbarrow-manbarboysalesboybagboyshopboyfarmboy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "barrow-boy"?▾

"Barrow-boy" has 3 syllables: barr · owb · oy.

What does "barrow-boy" mean?▾

Barrow-boy: A boy or man who sells goods – especially fruit or vegetables – from a barrow; a costermonger.

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