Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

bars

/ˈbɑː(ɹ)z/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.45 in modern English

Syllables
bars
IPA
/ˈbɑː(ɹ)z/
6
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
1
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

plural of bar

noun

An apparatus on which certain gymnastics are performed.

noun

An apparatus on which certain gymnastics are performed.

noun

Any event in gymnastics using the bars.

verb

third-person singular simple present indicative of bar

intj

Said in response to a statement found to be witty, profound, well-spoken, or impactful.

Slang

noun

A high-pressure high-temperature apparatus usually used for growing or processing minerals, especially diamond.

Uncountable

name

plural of BAR

Example Sentences

Etymology

Transliteration of the Russian БАРС (BARS), abbreviation for Беспрессовая Аппаратура высокого давления (press-free high-pressure setup).

Origin

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /ˈbɑː(ɹ)z/

Usage

Phrases

asymmetric bars parallel bars uneven bars

Frequently Paired Words

bar that's a bar

Synonyms

parallel bars

Rhymes With

cars stars mars scars guitars jars lars cigars superstars ares sars pars

Questions

How do you pronounce bars?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈbɑː(ɹ)z/.
What does bars mean?
plural of bar
Where does bars come from?
It is traced to Russian.

How to pronounce bars

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