How to pronounce harpoon
Say it like har-POON. Harpoon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POON).
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- har
- POON
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Harpoon 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.
- POONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of harpoon
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: hah-POON.
What does harpoon mean?
- A spearlike weapon with a barbed head used in hunting whales and large fish.
- A sharp tip within a disposable syringe, used to penetrate the stopper.
- A harmonica.
- To shoot something with a harpoon.
Words that rhyme with harpoon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of harpoon.
Questions about saying harpoon
How do you pronounce harpoon?
Say har-POON. The American pronunciation is /hɑrˈpun/. In British English it is /hɑːˈpuːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in harpoon?
Harpoon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POON). Broken into parts: har · POON.
Is harpoon 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 /hɑːˈpuːn/ (hah-POON).