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barley
Definition:
(nou) a grain of barley (nou) cultivated since prehistoric times; grown for forage and grain
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈbɑːli
Examples:
The rest of the world eats rice and makes beer out of barley.
The farmer sowed the field with barley.
He forbade the planting of wheat and barley.
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Common mistakes of barley pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "bar-LEY". The correct pronunciation is ˈbɑrli in US English and ˈbɑːli in UK English. Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing the "a" in "barley" like "cat" instead of the correct "ah" sound. In IPA, it should be ˈbɑrli (US) or ˈbɑːli (UK). Tip: Practice the "ah" sound by saying "car" and then "barley".
- Omitting the "r" sound: Some pronounce "barley" as "bah-lee", dropping the "r". The correct pronunciation includes the "r" sound, as in ˈbɑrli (US) or ˈbɑːli (UK). Tip: Make sure to articulate the "r" clearly when saying the word.
- Adding an extra syllable: Learners sometimes say "bar-lee-y" instead of "barley". The correct form is a two-syllable word, ˈbɑrli (US) or ˈbɑːli (UK). Tip: Focus on blending the sounds smoothly to avoid adding unnecessary syllables.
- Confusing "barley" with "barely": Some mix up the pronunciation of "barley" with "barely", which has a different vowel sound. "Barely" is pronounced ˈbɛrli. Tip: Pay attention to the vowel sounds to differentiate between the two words.