How to pronounce harebell
Say it like HEH-er-bel. Harebell has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEH).
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- HEH
- er
- bel
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Harebell pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- belGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of harebell
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAIR-bel.
What does harebell mean?
- A perennial flowering plant, Campanula rotundifolia, native to the Northern Hemisphere, with blue, bell-like flowers.
- foxglove
Where does harebell come from?
From Middle English harebelle, equivalent to hare + bell.
Questions about saying harebell
How do you pronounce harebell?
Say HEH-er-bel. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛɚˌbɛl/. In British English it is /ˈhɛəˌbɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in harebell?
Harebell has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEH). Broken into parts: HEH · er · bel.
Is harebell pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈhɛəˌbɛl/ (HAIR-bel).