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How to Pronounce Barbara

Barbara / bahrbuhruh /

The name Barbara is a Female name of English origin meaning "Foreign, strange". It is pronounced bahrbuhruh.

English Female 2 syllables

Barbara is a English name meaning "Foreign, strange". Greek barbaros

Language English
Gender Female
Syllables 2
Phonetic bahrbuhruh
IPA bɑɹbəɹə

Say it as bahrbuhruh. Stress falls on the second syllable. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.

  • · Barbara Streisand - Singer
  • · Actress; Barbara Bush - Former First Lady

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How do you pronounce Barbara?
Barbara is pronounced bahrbuhruh.
What is the correct pronunciation of Barbara?
The correct pronunciation of Barbara is bahrbuhruh (IPA: bɑɹbəɹə).
Is Barbara a English name?
Yes, Barbara is a English name meaning "Foreign, strange".

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