How many syllables in "barrier"?

"barrier" has 3 lettergrepen (bar - ri - er).

How to divide "barrier"?

"barrier" divides into 3 parts: bar · ri · er.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"barrier": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:bar·ri·er

Hoofdklemtoon

BAR-ri-er(bar · ri · er)● ○ ○

Stress in "barrier" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbæriər⁄

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IPAˈbæriər

Lettergrepenbar·ri·er

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How many syllables in "barrier"?: "barrier" has 3 lettergrepen (bar - ri - er).
How to divide "barrier"?: "barrier" divides into 3 parts: bar · ri · er.
Where is the stress in "barrier"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "barrier"?: Say each syllable slowly (bar... ri... er) and listen on SayItVid.