How to pronounce haphazardly
Say it like hap-HAZ-erd-lee. Haphazardly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAZ).
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- hap
- HAZ
- erd
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Haphazardly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hapKeep this part quick and light. 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of haphazardly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: hap-HAZ-ud-lee.
What does haphazardly mean?
- In a haphazard manner; in a random, chaotic, and incomplete manner.
Where does haphazardly come from?
From haphazard + -ly.
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Questions about saying haphazardly
How do you pronounce haphazardly?
Say hap-HAZ-erd-lee. The American pronunciation is /hæpˈhæzɚdli/. In British English it is /hæpˈhæzədli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in haphazardly?
Haphazardly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAZ). Broken into parts: hap · HAZ · erd · lee.
Is haphazardly 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 /hæpˈhæzədli/ (hap-HAZ-ud-lee).