Sarah Tracy Barrows (1870–1952) was an American phonetician who became widely recognized for her pioneering research and publications on the phonetics of American English pronunciation. Born in Hudson, Ohio, she focused her career on applied phonetics, creating practical resources designed to improve speech education and English language acquisition.\n\nBarrows's written works targeted a diverse range of audiences, bridging the gap between academic phonetics and everyday instruction. Between 1918 and 1938, she authored numerous influential guides tailored specifically for public school teachers, speech therapists, actors, and immigrants learning English. Through these publications, Barrows helped shape modern approaches to speech therapy and language instruction in the United States.
