How to pronounce harman
Say it like HAR-mun. Harman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR).
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US American/ˈhɑrmən/HAR-mun
UK British/ˈhɑːmən/HAH-mun
- HAR
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Harman 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.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of harman
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAH-mun.
What does harman mean?
noun
- An indole alkaloid, 1-methyl-9H-β-carboline (C12H10N2) found in several foods, plants and beverages which is carcinogen. It is a specific, reversible inhibitor of monoamine oxidase A.
Questions about saying harman
How do you pronounce harman?
Say HAR-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑrmən/. In British English it is /ˈhɑːmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in harman?
Harman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR). Broken into parts: HAR · mun.
Is harman 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 /ˈhɑːmən/ (HAH-mun).