How to pronounce haricot
Say it like HAR-ih-koh. Haricot has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR).
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- HAR
- ih
- koh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Haricot 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 "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of haricot
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HAR-ih-koh.
What does haricot mean?
- Synonym of common bean.
- A stew of lamb and vegetables.
Where does haricot come from?
Borrowed from French haricot (“bean”).
Questions about saying haricot
How do you pronounce haricot?
Say HAR-ih-koh. The American pronunciation is /ˈhærɪkoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈhærɪkəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in haricot?
Haricot has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR). Broken into parts: HAR · ih · koh.
Is haricot pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈhærɪkəʊ/ (HAR-ih-koh).