How to Pronounce "barricading"
word
ˈbæɹəˌkeɪd/, /ˈbɛɹəˌkeɪd
BAIR-uh-kayd-ing
bˈæɹɪkˌeɪdɪŋ
BA-ri-kayd-ing
Definition
The act of blocking or protecting a place by putting up barriers to stop people from entering or leaving.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbæɹəˌkeɪd/, /ˈbɛɹəˌkeɪd
British English
bˈæɹɪkˌeɪdɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAIR-uh-kayd-ing
UK
BA-ri-kayd-ing
Listen in Context
We are barricading the door to stay safe.
People are barricading windows before the storm hits.
They are barricading the street for the parade.
The kids were barricading themselves in their room during hide and seek.