How to pronounce haphazard
Say it like hap-HAZ-erd. Haphazard has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAZ).
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- hap
- HAZ
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Haphazard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hapGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- HAZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of haphazard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: hap-HAZ-ud.
What does haphazard mean?
- Random; chaotic; incomplete; not thorough, constant, or consistent.“Do not make such haphazard changes to the settings; instead, adjust the knobs carefully, a bit at a time.”
- Haphazardly.
- Simple chance, a random accident, luck.
Where does haphazard come from?
From archaic hap (“chance, luck”) + hazard.
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Questions about saying haphazard
How do you pronounce haphazard?
Say hap-HAZ-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˌhæpˈhæzɚd/. In British English it is /ˌhæpˈhæzəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in haphazard?
Haphazard has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAZ). Broken into parts: hap · HAZ · erd.
Is haphazard 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 /ˌhæpˈhæzəd/ (hap-HAZ-ud).