barrier

/ˈbæriər/

Syllables bar·ri·er

Stress BAR-ri-er

Phonics Breakdown

bar

/bær/

short a

ri

/ri/

long i (i_e)

er

/ər/

schwa

Meaning

something that blocks or prevents movement, progress, or communication

Sound Reference

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bar=/bær/(barrel) + ri=/ri/(radio) + er=/ər/(teacher)

Example

Language can be a barrier to communication.