How to Pronounce "barlow"
word
/ˈbɑːrˌloʊ/
BAR-loh
/ˈbɑːˌləʊ/
BAH-loh
Definition
A Barlow is a special type of lens used in telescopes and microscopes to make things appear larger and increase magnification.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbɑːrˌloʊ/
British English
/ˈbɑːˌləʊ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAR-loh
UK
BAH-loh
Listen in Context
A Barlow lens makes the planets look bigger in a telescope.
I put the Barlow on my microscope to see cells clearly.
My telescope came with a Barlow for extra magnification.
If you want more detail of the moon’s surface, just pop a Barlow in your setup.