How to Pronounce "barnabas"
word
ˈbɑɹnəbəs
BAR-nuh-buhs
ˈbɑːnəbəs
BAH-nuh-buhs
Definition
Barnabas is a male first name, best known as a companion of the apostle Paul in the Christian Bible.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɑɹnəbəs
British English
ˈbɑːnəbəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAR-nuh-buhs
UK
BAH-nuh-buhs
Listen in Context
Barnabas was a friend of Paul in the Bible.
The story of Barnabas is written in the New Testament.
Some churches are named after Barnabas.
People sometimes call their sons Barnabas because of his wise character in the Bible.