barrel
nounHow many syllables in barrel?
There are 2 syllables in the word barrel.Divide barrel into syllables:
bar · rel
How to pronounce barrel:
Definition of barrel:
- barrel (noun):
- a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired.
- a cylindrical container, usually with rounded sides and flat ends, and held together by metal hoops
- a round bulging vessel of greater length than breadth that is usually made of staves bound with hoops and has flat ends of equal diameter
Synonyms for barrel:
plentychunkquantitymyriadbasketfulstoregunmountainboatloadcylinderShow 15 more
Antonyms for barrel:
scrapsprinklechunkdearthtattermorselpovertyneedtingepittanceShow 15 more
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