How to pronounce harr
Say it like HAIR. Harr is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/hær/HAIR
UK British/hæ/HA
- HAIR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Harr pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of harr
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HA.
What does harr mean?
noun
- Alternative form of haar (“sea fog; wind which blows in this fog”).
- The stile that bears the hinges of a gate.
Questions about saying harr
How do you pronounce harr?
Say HAIR. The American pronunciation is /hær/. In British English it is /hæ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in harr?
Harr is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HAIR.
Is harr 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 /hæ/ (HA).