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How to Pronounce Barbara

Barbara (Barbara)

Female · English

How to Pronounce Barbara

The stress is on the second syllable.

This name is commonly found in English-speaking regions.

Barbara means "Foreign, strange"—a English name with a rich history.

Barbara has 2 syllables: BAR-bruh.

Phonetic Spelling of Barbara

The phonetic spelling of Barbara is:

BAR-bruh

Barbara Pronunciation (Audio)

Listen to the name pronunciation audio for Barbara below.

Origin and Meaning of Barbara

Barbara is a English name meaning "Foreign, strange". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh, BE, BG, Bahrain, BO, BR, BW, Canada, CH, CL, CM, CN, CO, CR, CY, CZ, DE, DK, Algeria, EC, EE, Egypt, ES, FI, FJ, France, GB, GE, GH, GR, GT, Hong Kong, HR, HT, HU, ID, IE, IL, India, Iraq, Iran, IS, Italy, JM, JO, JP, Kuwait, KZ, Lebanon, LT, LU, Libya, Morocco, MO, MT, MU, MX, Malaysia, Nigeria, Netherlands, NO, Oman, PA, PE, PH, PL, PR, PS, PT, Qatar, RS, RU, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, SE, Singapore, SI, Syria, TN, Turkey, TW, United States, UY, United States, Yemen, South Africa. Greek barbaros

Common Mispronunciations of Barbara

  • Avoid stressing the wrong syllable—the correct English pronunciation emphasizes BAR-bruh
  • Don't anglicize the sounds; Barbara should be pronounced with its original English phonetics

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce Barbara?
Barbara is pronounced BAR-bruh.
What is the correct pronunciation of Barbara?
The correct pronunciation of Barbara is BAR-bruh.
Is Barbara a English name?
Yes, Barbara is a English name meaning "Foreign, strange".
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