The spelling of the word "barish" can be confusing to those unfamiliar with it. The correct IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /bæɹɪʃ/. This transliteration denotes the pronunciation of the word as "bah-rish". Barish is a term used in South Asia to refer to a period of monsoon moisture raining down. Careful notation of this word confirms that the first syllable is pronounced with a short "a" sound, followed by the "r" sound, and then the "i" sound.