How to pronounce harping
Say it like HAR-ping. Harping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR).
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- HAR
- ping
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Harping 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.
- pingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of harping
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAH-ping.
What does harping mean?
Words that rhyme with harping
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of harping.
Questions about saying harping
How do you pronounce harping?
Say HAR-ping. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑrpɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhɑːpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in harping?
Harping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR). Broken into parts: HAR · ping.
Is harping 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 /ˈhɑːpɪŋ/ (HAH-ping).