How to Pronounce "barrens"

word

ˈbæɹənz

BAIR-enz

bˈæɹənz

BAIR-enz

Definition

Large areas of land with little or no vegetation, often unable to support crops or trees. 'Barrens' are usually dry, infertile, and empty looking places in nature.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈbæɹənz

British English

bˈæɹənz

Simplified Pronunciation

BAIR-enz

Listen in Context

The trees stopped growing as we entered the barrens.

Nothing but rocks and grass cover the barrens.

Many animals avoid living in the barrens.

We drove for miles through the empty barrens before seeing any signs of life.