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
US
BAIR-enz
UK
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.