How to pronounce harangue
Say it like huh-RAYNG. Harangue has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAYNG).
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- huh
- RAYNG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Harangue pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- huhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of harangue
American and British speakers say harangue in essentially the same way: /həˈreɪŋ/ in the US and /həˈreɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: huh-RAYNG.
What does harangue mean?
- To give a forceful and lengthy lecture or criticism to someone.“The angry motorist leapt from his car to harangue the other driver.”
- To deliver a public address to.
- An impassioned, disputatious public speech.
- A tirade, harsh scolding or rant, whether spoken or written.“She gave her son a harangue about the dangers of playing in the street.”
Where does harangue come from?
From Middle English arang and French harangue, from Old Italian aringa (modern Italian arringa) from aringare (“speak in public”) (modern Italian arringare), from aringo (“public assembly”), from Gothic *𐌷𐍂𐌹𐌲𐌲𐍃 (*hriggs) or a compound conta
Words that rhyme with harangue
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of harangue.
Questions about saying harangue
How do you pronounce harangue?
Say huh-RAYNG. The American pronunciation is /həˈreɪŋ/. In British English it is /həˈreɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in harangue?
Harangue has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAYNG). Broken into parts: huh · RAYNG.
Do Americans and Brits say harangue the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /həˈreɪŋ/ and the British form is /həˈreɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.