How to Pronounce "barbarity"
word
bɑɹˈbæɹəti/, /bɑɹˈbɛɹəti
bar-BAIR-uh-tee
bɑːbˈæɹɪti
bah-BAIR-i-tee
Definition
Extremely cruel or violent behavior; actions that show a lack of humanity or kindness.
IPA Transcription
American English
bɑɹˈbæɹəti/, /bɑɹˈbɛɹəti
British English
bɑːbˈæɹɪti
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bar-BAIR-uh-tee
UK
bah-BAIR-i-tee
Listen in Context
The barbarity of the attack shocked everyone.
They could not believe the barbarity of his actions.
History remembers the barbarity of the old rulers.
Such barbarity shouldn't exist in our world today.