How to Pronounce "barrage"
word
ber-AHZH
buh-RAAZH
Definition
A rapid and overwhelming outpouring of something, such as words, questions, or gunfire. It can also refer to a concentrated artillery attack or, more rarely, a type of dam.
IPA Transcription
American English
bɝˈɑʒ
British English
bˈæɹɑːʒ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ber-AHZH
UK
buh-RAAZH
Listen in Context
The reporter faced a barrage of questions after the meeting.
A barrage of artillery hit the town at dawn.
She received a barrage of emails after the announcement.
I wasn't ready for the barrage of criticism my idea got.