How to pronounce harbinge
Say it like HAR-binj. Harbinge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR).
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- HAR
- binj
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Harbinge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- binjKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of harbinge
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAH-binj.
What does harbinge mean?
- To be a harbinger; to presage.
Where does harbinge come from?
A back-formation from harbinger.
Questions about saying harbinge
How do you pronounce harbinge?
Say HAR-binj. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑrbɪndʒ/. In British English it is /ˈhɑːbɪndʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in harbinge?
Harbinge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR). Broken into parts: HAR · binj.
Is harbinge 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 /ˈhɑːbɪndʒ/ (HAH-binj).