How to Pronounce "barrenness"
word
ˈbærənnəs
BAIR-uhn-nuhs
bˈæɹənnəs
BAIR-uhn-nuhs
Definition
The state of being unable to produce plants or offspring; can refer to land that cannot support life or a person or animal who cannot have children.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbærənnəs
British English
bˈæɹənnəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAIR-uhn-nuhs
UK
BAIR-uhn-nuhs
Listen in Context
The barrenness of the desert made life difficult for animals.
Farmers struggled with the barrenness of their land.
She was deeply affected by the news of her barrenness.
After years of trying, the couple was finally able to overcome the barrenness they faced.