barracks

noun

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There are 2 syllables in the word barracks.

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Definition of barracks:

barracks (noun):: a building or set of buildings used especially for lodging soldiers in garrison

Synonyms for barracks:

abode

barrack

billet

camp

cantonment

diggings

domicile

dorm

dormitory

dwelling

encampment

fireside

fort

garrison

habitation

hearth

hearthstone

home

house

housing

installation

lodging

place

post

quarters

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Antonyms for barracks:

agency

annex

annexe

area

arm

branch

bureau

classification

department

desk

discipline

division

extension

field

member

office

offshoot

part

section

sector

service

side

sphere

subdivision

subsection

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