How to pronounce harpist
Say it like HAR-pist. Harpist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR).
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- HAR
- pist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Harpist 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.
- pistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of harpist
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAH-pist.
What does harpist mean?
- Someone who plays a harp, especially a pedal harp.
Where does harpist come from?
From harp + -ist.
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Questions about saying harpist
How do you pronounce harpist?
Say HAR-pist. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑrpɪst/. In British English it is /ˈhɑːpɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in harpist?
Harpist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR). Broken into parts: HAR · pist.
Is harpist 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 /ˈhɑːpɪst/ (HAH-pist).