How to pronounce harmonizing
Say it like HAR-muh-ny-zing. Harmonizing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR).
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- HAR
- muh
- ny
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Harmonizing 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.
- nyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of harmonizing
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAH-muh-ny-zing.
What does harmonizing mean?
- present participle and gerund of harmonize How to pronounce harmonize
Questions about saying harmonizing
How do you pronounce harmonizing?
Say HAR-muh-ny-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑrməˌnaɪzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhɑːməˌnaɪzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in harmonizing?
Harmonizing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR). Broken into parts: HAR · muh · ny · zing.
Is harmonizing 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 /ˈhɑːməˌnaɪzɪŋ/ (HAH-muh-ny-zing).