How to pronounce Harare
Say it like huh-RAR-ee. Harare has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAR).
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US American/həˈrɑri/huh-RAR-ee
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- huh
- RAR
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Harare 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.
- RARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does Harare mean?
proper noun
- The capital city of Zimbabwe; formerly, Salisbury.
- A province in Zimbabwe that includes the capital city.
Where does Harare come from?
From Shona Harare, supposedly from haarari (“it doesn't sleep”), in reference to a waterfall.
Words that rhyme with Harare
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Harare.
Questions about saying Harare
How do you pronounce Harare?
Say huh-RAR-ee. The American pronunciation is /həˈrɑri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Harare?
Harare has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAR). Broken into parts: huh · RAR · ee.