How to pronounce harpe
Say it like HARP. Harpe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HARP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Harpe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HARPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of harpe
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAHP.
What does harpe mean?
- A type of curved weapon or implement, variously described as a sickle, a pruning hook, or a curved sword like a scimitar. In later depictions it became a combination of a straight sword on one side and a curved blade on the other.
Words that rhyme with harpe
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Words that sound like harpe
Questions about saying harpe
How do you pronounce harpe?
Say HARP. The American pronunciation is /hɑrp/. In British English it is /hɑːp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in harpe?
Harpe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HARP.
Is harpe 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 /hɑːp/ (HAHP).
What words sound the same as harpe?
Harpe sounds the same as harp in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.