How to pronounce harmony
Say it like HAR-muh-nee. Harmony has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR).
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- HAR
- muh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Harmony 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.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of harmony
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAH-muh-nee.
What does harmony mean?
- compatibility in opinion and action
- the structure of music with respect to the composition and progression of chords
- a harmonious state of things in general and of their properties (as of colors and sounds); congruity of parts with one another and with the whole
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying harmony
How do you pronounce harmony?
Say HAR-muh-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑrməni/. In British English it is /ˈhɑːməni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in harmony?
Harmony has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR). Broken into parts: HAR · muh · nee.
Is harmony 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 /ˈhɑːməni/ (HAH-muh-nee).