How to pronounce harmonics
Say it like har-MAH-niks. Harmonics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAH).
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- har
- MAH
- niks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Harmonics pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- harKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- MAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- niksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of harmonics
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: hah-MON-iks.
What does harmonics mean?
Words that rhyme with harmonics
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of harmonics.
Questions about saying harmonics
How do you pronounce harmonics?
Say har-MAH-niks. The American pronunciation is /hɑrˈmɑnɪks/. In British English it is /hɑːˈmɒnɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in harmonics?
Harmonics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAH). Broken into parts: har · MAH · niks.
Is harmonics 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 /hɑːˈmɒnɪks/ (hah-MON-iks).