How to pronounce harpy
Say it like HAR-pee. Harpy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR).
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- HAR
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Harpy 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.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of harpy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAH-pee.
What does harpy mean?
- A mythological creature generally depicted as a bird-of-prey with the head of a maiden, a face pale with hunger and long claws on her hands personifying the destructive power of storm winds.
- One who is rapacious or ravenous; an extortioner.
- Any of a number of eagle-like birds of prey of the subfamily Harpiinae, especially the species Harpia harpyja.
Words that rhyme with harpy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of harpy.
Questions about saying harpy
How do you pronounce harpy?
Say HAR-pee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑrpi/. In British English it is /ˈhɑːpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in harpy?
Harpy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR). Broken into parts: HAR · pee.
Is harpy 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 /ˈhɑːpi/ (HAH-pee).