How to pronounce harper
Say it like HAR-per. Harper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR).
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- HAR
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Harper 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.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of harper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAH-puh.
What does harper mean?
- someone who plays the harp
Where does harper come from?
From Middle English harpere, from Old English hearpere (“harpist, harper”), equivalent to harp + -er.
Words that rhyme with harper
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of harper.
Questions about saying harper
How do you pronounce harper?
Say HAR-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑrpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhɑːpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in harper?
Harper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR). Broken into parts: HAR · per.
Is harper 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 /ˈhɑːpə/ (HAH-puh).