How do you pronounce "barrier"?

In American English: /ˈbæriːɝ/ (BAR-ee-ur). In British English: /bˈæɹɪə/ (B-ar-i). In Canadian English: /ˈbæriːɝ/ (BAR-ee-ur). In Australian English: /bˈaɹiə/ (B-ar).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbæriːɝ/ (BAR-ee-ur), while in British English it's /bˈæɹɪə/ (B-ar-i).

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barrier

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/ˈbæriːɝ/

BAR-ee-ur

Syllable Breakdown

bærbar·iːri·ɝer

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