How to pronounce harnessing
Say it like HAR-nuh-sing. Harnessing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR).
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- HAR
- nuh
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Harnessing 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.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of harnessing
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAH-nuh-sing.
What does harnessing mean?
- present participle and gerund of harness How to pronounce harness
- The materials used to harness an animal.
Questions about saying harnessing
How do you pronounce harnessing?
Say HAR-nuh-sing. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑrnəsɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhɑːnəsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in harnessing?
Harnessing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR). Broken into parts: HAR · nuh · sing.
Is harnessing 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 /ˈhɑːnəsɪŋ/ (HAH-nuh-sing).