How to Pronounce "barnacles"
word
ˈbɑɹnəkəɫz
BAR-nuh-kuhlz
bˈɑːnəkəlz
BAH-nuh-kuhlz
Definition
Barnacles are small sea animals with hard shells that attach themselves to rocks, ships, or other surfaces in the water.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɑɹnəkəɫz
British English
bˈɑːnəkəlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAR-nuh-kuhlz
UK
BAH-nuh-kuhlz
Listen in Context
There are many barnacles on the boat's hull.
Barnacles usually live in the ocean.
Fishermen clean barnacles off their boats.
That rock is completely covered in barnacles.