How to pronounce barely
barely
/ˈberli/
2 syllables, stress on the first
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Barely, sound by sound
| /b/as in bed | A voiced “b”. Do not turn it into “p” at the end of a word. |
| /e/as in bed | A short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open. |
| /r/as in red | The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill. |
| /l/as in look | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides. |
| /i/as in sheep | A long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile. |
In a sentence
He barely missed being killed in the accident.
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce barely?
Barely is pronounced /ˈberli/ in American English.
How many syllables are in barely?
Barely has 2 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in barely?
The first syllable: /ˈberli/.