How to Pronounce "barley"
word
ˈbɑɹɫi
BAR-lee
bˈɑːli
BAH-lee
Definition
Barley is a type of grain used for food, animal feed, and to make drinks like beer and whiskey. It is one of the world's oldest cultivated crops.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɑɹɫi
British English
bˈɑːli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAR-lee
UK
BAH-lee
Listen in Context
Barley is used to make bread and soup.
Farmers plant barley in the spring.
Barley is one of the oldest crops in the world.
I love adding barley to my vegetable soup for extra texture.