How to pronounce harmonious
Say it like har-MOH-nee-us. Harmonious has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOH).
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- har
- MOH
- nee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Harmonious 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.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of harmonious
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hah-MOH-nee-us.
What does harmonious mean?
- Showing accord in feeling or action.“The team worked in a harmonious atmosphere, achieving great results.”
- Having components pleasingly or appropriately combined.“The garden had a harmonious design, with flowers and shrubs complementing each other.”
- Melodious; in harmony.“The choir’s voices blended in a harmonious melody.”
Where does harmonious come from?
From Middle French harmonieux; by surface analysis, harmony + -ous.
Words that rhyme with harmonious
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Questions about saying harmonious
How do you pronounce harmonious?
Say har-MOH-nee-us. The American pronunciation is /hɑrˈmoʊniəs/. In British English it is /hɑːˈməʊniəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in harmonious?
Harmonious has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOH). Broken into parts: har · MOH · nee · us.
Is harmonious 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 /hɑːˈməʊniəs/ (hah-MOH-nee-us).