How to Pronounce Blarney

To pronounce "blarney", say BLARN-ey — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈblaːɹni/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈblaːɹni/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “blarney”

"blarney" has 2 syllables: blarn-ey. It rhymes with barney and carny, if that helps it stick.

What does blarney mean?

noun

  1. Mindless chatter.

    “He is full of blarney.”

  2. Ability to talk constantly and fluently.

verb

  1. To beguile with flattery.

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Words that rhyme with blarney

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barneycarnycarneybarnygarnikulkarnisarneyarneyarniecarniecharneyczarny

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "blarney"?▾

"Blarney" has 2 syllables: blarn · ey.

What is the IPA transcription of "blarney"?▾

The IPA transcription of "blarney" is /ˈblaːɹni/.

What does "blarney" mean?▾

Blarney: Mindless chatter.

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