How to pronounce harpin
Say it like har-PAN. Harpin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAN).
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- har
- PAN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Harpin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- harKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- PANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of harpin
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: hah-PAN.
What does harpin mean?
- A protein produced by certain plant pathogens
Words that rhyme with harpin
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of harpin.
Questions about saying harpin
How do you pronounce harpin?
Say har-PAN. The American pronunciation is /hɑrˈpæn/. In British English it is /hɑːˈpæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in harpin?
Harpin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAN). Broken into parts: har · PAN.
Is harpin 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 /hɑːˈpæn/ (hah-PAN).