How to pronounce harmfully
Say it like HARM-fuh-lee. Harmfully has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HARM).
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- HARM
- fuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Harmfully pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HARMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of harmfully
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAHM-fuh-lee.
What does harmfully mean?
- In a harmful manner.
Where does harmfully come from?
From harmful + -ly.
Questions about saying harmfully
How do you pronounce harmfully?
Say HARM-fuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑrmfəli/. In British English it is /ˈhɑːmfəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in harmfully?
Harmfully has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HARM). Broken into parts: HARM · fuh · lee.
Is harmfully 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 /ˈhɑːmfəli/ (HAHM-fuh-lee).