How to pronounce harnessed
Say it like HAR-nust. Harnessed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR).
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US American/ˈhɑrnəst/HAR-nust
UK British/ˈhɑːnəst/HAH-nust
- HAR
- nust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Harnessed 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.
- nustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of harnessed
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAH-nust.
What does harnessed mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of harness How to pronounce harness
Questions about saying harnessed
How do you pronounce harnessed?
Say HAR-nust. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑrnəst/. In British English it is /ˈhɑːnəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in harnessed?
Harnessed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR). Broken into parts: HAR · nust.
Is harnessed 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 /ˈhɑːnəst/ (HAH-nust).