How to pronounce harmonize
Say it like HAR-muh-nyze. Harmonize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR).
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- HAR
- muh
- nyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Harmonize 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.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nyzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of harmonize
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAH-muh-nyze.
What does harmonize mean?
- To be in harmonious agreement.
- To play or sing in harmony.
- To provide parts to.
Where does harmonize come from?
From French harmonizer.
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Questions about saying harmonize
How do you pronounce harmonize?
Say HAR-muh-nyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑrmənaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈhɑːmənaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in harmonize?
Harmonize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR). Broken into parts: HAR · muh · nyze.
Is harmonize 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 /ˈhɑːmənaɪz/ (HAH-muh-nyze).