How to Pronounce "barely"
word
/ˈbɛɹɫi/
BAIR-lee
/bˈeəli/
BAIR-lee
Definition
Used to say that something happens only just, in a very small amount, or almost not at all. It often shows that a situation is close to not happening or not being true.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbɛɹɫi/
British English
/bˈeəli/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAIR-lee
UK
BAIR-lee
Listen in Context
I can barely hear you.
She barely passed the test.
We have barely any milk left.
I barely made it to the train on time.