How to Pronounce "barons"
word
ˈbæɹənz/, /ˈbɛɹənz
BAIR-uhnz or BEH-ruhnz
bˈæɹənz
BA-ruhnz
Definition
'Barons' are noblemen with the lowest rank in some European countries, or powerful and influential business leaders.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbæɹənz/, /ˈbɛɹənz
British English
bˈæɹənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAIR-uhnz or BEH-ruhnz
UK
BA-ruhnz
Listen in Context
The king invited all the barons to the castle.
Many barons owned large lands in the past.
Some barons became very powerful in their countries.
Today, tech barons control many companies around the world.