How do you pronounce "barney"?

In American English: /ˈbɑːrni/ (BAHRN-ee). In British English: /bˈɑːni/ (B-ahn). In Canadian English: /ˈbɑːrni/ (BAHRN-ee). In Australian English: /bˈɑːni/ (B-ahn).

Is "barney" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɑːrni/ (BAHRN-ee), while in British English it's /bˈɑːni/ (B-ahn).

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barney

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/ˈbɑːrni/

BAHRN-ee

Syllable Breakdown

bɑːrnbar·iney

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