How many syllables in barrier?

Syllables in barrier

3

bar·ri·er

Barrier has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say barrier

Said as /ˈbæɹiɚ/3 syllables, BAR-ri-er · DUM-da-da
Said as /ˈbɛɹiɚ/3 syllables, BAR-ri-er · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters7

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

Words that rhyme with barrier

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Questions

How many syllables are in barrier?
Barrier has three syllables.
How do you divide barrier into syllables?
Barrier divides as bar-ri-er.
Which syllable is stressed in barrier?
The first syllable (BAR-ri-er).

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