How do you pronounce "barns"?

In American English: /ˈbɑːrnz/ (BAHRNZ). In British English: /bˈɑːnz/ (B). In Canadian English: /ˈbɑːrnz/ (BAHRNZ). In Australian English: /bˈɑːnz/ (B).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɑːrnz/ (BAHRNZ), while in British English it's /bˈɑːnz/ (B).

How to Pronounce "barns"

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barns

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/ˈbɑːrnz/

BAHRNZ

Syllable Breakdown

bɑːrnzbarns

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