How to pronounce harem
Say it like HER-um. Harem has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HER).
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- HER
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Harem pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of harem
American and British speakers say harem in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛrəm/ in the US and /ˈhɑːriːm/ in the UK.
British respelling: HAH-reem.
What does harem mean?
- The private section of a Muslim household forbidden to male strangers.
- A group of someone's girlfriends, wives and/or concubines in a polygamous household.
- A group of female animals (cows) herded and controlled by a male animal (bull) of that species for breeding purposes. Such behavior is exhibited by bovids including cattle and buffalo as well as moose, elephants, seals (including elephant seals), sea lions, and baboons.
Words that rhyme with harem
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of harem.
Questions about saying harem
How do you pronounce harem?
Say HER-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛrəm/. In British English it is /ˈhɑːriːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in harem?
Harem has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HER). Broken into parts: HER · um.
Do Americans and Brits say harem the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛrəm/ and the British form is /ˈhɑːriːm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.