How to pronounce claviharp
Say it like KLAV-ih-harp. Claviharp has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAV).
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- KLAV
- ih
- harp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Claviharp pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLAVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- harpKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of claviharp
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: KLAV-ih-hahp.
What does claviharp mean?
- A 19th-century musical instrument combining a harp with a keyboard.
Questions about saying claviharp
How do you pronounce claviharp?
Say KLAV-ih-harp. The American pronunciation is /ˈklævɪhɑrp/. In British English it is /ˈklævɪhɑːp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in claviharp?
Claviharp has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAV). Broken into parts: KLAV · ih · harp.
Is claviharp pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈklævɪhɑːp/ (KLAV-ih-hahp).