How to pronounce harpists
Say it like HAR-pists. Harpists has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR).
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US American/ˈhɑrpɪsts/HAR-pists
UK British/ˈhɑːpɪsts/HAH-pists
- HAR
- pists
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Harpists 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.
- pistsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of harpists
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAH-pists.
What does harpists mean?
noun
- plural of harpist How to pronounce harpist
Questions about saying harpists
How do you pronounce harpists?
Say HAR-pists. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑrpɪsts/. In British English it is /ˈhɑːpɪsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in harpists?
Harpists has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR). Broken into parts: HAR · pists.
Is harpists 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 /ˈhɑːpɪsts/ (HAH-pists).