How to pronounce harboring
Say it like HAR-buh-ring. Harboring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR).
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- HAR
- buh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Harboring 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.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of harboring
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAH-buh-ring.
What does harboring mean?
- present participle and gerund of harbor How to pronounce harbor
Questions about saying harboring
How do you pronounce harboring?
Say HAR-buh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑrbərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhɑːbərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in harboring?
Harboring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR). Broken into parts: HAR · buh · ring.
Is harboring 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 /ˈhɑːbərɪŋ/ (HAH-buh-ring).