How to pronounce harming
Say it like HAR-ming. Harming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR).
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- HAR
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Harming 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.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of harming
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAH-ming.
What does harming mean?
- present participle and gerund of harm How to pronounce harm
Words that rhyme with harming
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Questions about saying harming
How do you pronounce harming?
Say HAR-ming. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑrmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhɑːmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in harming?
Harming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR). Broken into parts: HAR · ming.
Is harming 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 /ˈhɑːmɪŋ/ (HAH-ming).