How many syllables in barren?

Syllables in barren

2

bar·ren

Barren has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say barren

Said as /ˈbæɹən/2 syllables, BAR-ren · DUM-da
Said as /ˈbɛɹən/2 syllables, BAR-ren · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters6

To count it yourself, say barren slowly and listen for each vowel sound: bar, ren. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with barren

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Questions

How many syllables are in barren?
Barren has two syllables.
How do you divide barren into syllables?
Barren divides as bar-ren.
Which syllable is stressed in barren?
The first syllable (BAR-ren).

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