How to Pronounce "barracks"
word
/ˈbæɹəks/
BA-ruks
/bˈæɹəks/
BA-ruks
Definition
Large buildings or groups of buildings where soldiers live and sleep. Sometimes also refers to housing for police or other uniformed groups.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbæɹəks/
British English
/bˈæɹəks/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BA-ruks
UK
BA-ruks
Listen in Context
Most of their free time was spent hanging out at the barracks with friends.
The soldiers sleep in the barracks every night.
New recruits stay at the barracks during training.
You can see the old barracks across the river.