How Do You Spell BARRACK?

Pronunciation: [bˈaɹək] (IPA)

The word "barrack" can be spelled in a confusing manner because of its two different meanings. When used as a verb meaning "to house soldiers", the stress is on the second syllable, and the spelling is b-a-r-r-a-c-k. However, when used as a noun meaning "a building used to house soldiers", the stress is on the first syllable, and the spelling is b-a-r-a-c-k. The IPA phonetic transcription can help to clarify this: /bəˈræk/ for the verb and /ˈbærək/ for the noun.

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BARRACK Meaning and Definition

  1. A Barrack is a noun that refers to a building or a set of buildings, typically of a simple and temporary nature, which are constructed to accommodate a large number of people, especially military personnel. These structures are designed to provide basic living quarters and often lack the amenities and comforts of permanent housing. Barracks are commonly used to house troops during military operations, training exercises, or in garrison settings.

    The word "barrack" can also be used as a verb in certain contexts and it means to provide lodging or accommodation in barracks. It may also denote the act of lodging soldiers in barracks.

    Barracks have typically been associated with armed forces and have varying designs and layouts depending on the purpose they serve. They are often characterized by their simple and utilitarian construction, with shared sleeping areas, communal facilities, and limited personal space. Barracks aim to efficiently house troops, ensuring their safety and well-being while promoting discipline, camaraderie, and order.

    Barracks have been extensively used throughout history, dating back to ancient armies. Nowadays, they remain essential in modern military establishments and are sometimes repurposed for other purposes, such as emergency shelters during times of crisis.

  2. A house for soldiers, commonly used in the plu., being originally a collection of huts clad or covered with boughs : barrack-master, the officer who superintends soldiers barracks.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of BARRACK

The word "barrack" originates from the French word "baraque", which means a temporary or makeshift hut or cabin. The French word, in turn, comes from the Catalan word "barraca", which also means the same. The term "barrack" was widely used in the military context during the 18th century to refer to temporary buildings or shelters used by soldiers. Over time, its usage expanded to include any large building or facility where people are lodged or housed in a simple, communal manner, such as a dormitory or a barracks.

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Plural form of BARRACK is BARRACKS

Conjugate verb Barrack

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have barracked
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been barracking
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT

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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

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FUTURE

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FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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FUTURE PERFECT

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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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IMPERATIVE

you barrack
we let´s barrack

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to barrack

PAST CONTINUOUS

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PAST PARTICIPLE

barracked

PAST PERFECT

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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT

I barrack
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PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am barracking
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PRESENT PARTICIPLE

barracking

PRESENT PERFECT

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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it barrack

SIMPLE PAST

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