How to Pronounce "barney"
word
/ˈbɑɹni/
BAR-nee
/bˈɑːni/
BAH-nee
Definition
In British informal English, a barney is a noisy argument or fight. It can also be used as the proper name Barney.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbɑɹni/
British English
/bˈɑːni/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAR-nee
UK
BAH-nee
Listen in Context
The two boys had a barney at school.
I heard a barney in the next room.
My uncle named his dog Barney.
They had a proper barney over who should pay the bill.