How to Pronounce "barricade"
word
/ˈbæɹəˌkeɪd/, /ˈbɛɹəˌkeɪd/
BAIR-uh-kayd
/bˈæɹɪkˌeɪd/
ba-RIK-ayd
Definition
A barricade is an object or structure placed across a road or path to block or control movement, often used to keep people safe or to stop access.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbæɹəˌkeɪd/, /ˈbɛɹəˌkeɪd/
British English
/bˈæɹɪkˌeɪd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAIR-uh-kayd
UK
ba-RIK-ayd
Listen in Context
The police put up a barricade to stop cars from entering the street.
Protesters built a barricade with old furniture.
A barricade blocked the entrance to the park.
There was no way around the barricade, so we had to turn back.