How to Pronounce "barrel of laughs"
expression
BAIR-ul-uhv-LAFS
BA-ruhl-ov-LAHFZ
Definition
An informal way to say someone or something is very funny or entertaining. It can be used genuinely or sarcastically.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbæɹəɫ/, /ˈbɛɹəɫ/ /ˈəv/ /ˈɫæfs
British English
bˈæɹəl/ /ˈɒv/ /lˈɑːfz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAIR-ul-uhv-LAFS
UK
BA-ruhl-ov-LAHFZ
Listen in Context
Our teacher is a barrel of laughs.
The party wasn't exactly a barrel of laughs.
Being sick during vacation is no barrel of laughs.
Don't invite Mike if you want a barrel of laughs—he's always so serious.