How many syllables in barrister?

There are 3 syllables in the word barrister.

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Divide barrister into syllables:

bar · ris · ter

How to pronounce barrister:

Definition of barrister:

barrister (noun):: a lawyer who is qualified to plead in the higher courts; a British or Canadian lawyer who speaks in the higher courts of law on behalf of either the defense or prosecution.; a counsel admitted to plead at the bar and undertake the public trial of causes in an english superior court compare solicitor

Synonyms for barrister:

advocate

attorney

counsel

counsel to the crown

lawyer

q.c.

queen's counsel

sergeant

sergeant-at-law

serjeant

serjeant-at-law

solicitor

Antonyms for barrister:

accused

accuser

client

culprit

defendant

offender

perpetrator

plaintiff

prisoner

suspect

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