How to pronounce harnesses
Say it like HAR-nuh-suz. Harnesses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR).
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- HAR
- nuh
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Harnesses 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.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of harnesses
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAH-nuh-siz.
What does harnesses mean?
- plural of harness How to pronounce harness
- third-person singular simple present indicative of harness How to pronounce harness
Questions about saying harnesses
How do you pronounce harnesses?
Say HAR-nuh-suz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑrnəsəz/. In British English it is /ˈhɑːnəsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in harnesses?
Harnesses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR). Broken into parts: HAR · nuh · suz.
Is harnesses 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 /ˈhɑːnəsɪz/ (HAH-nuh-siz).