How to pronounce harras
Say it like HAR-us. Harras has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR).
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- HAR
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Harras 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 "a" in cat.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of harras
American and British speakers say harras in essentially the same way: /ˈhærəs/ in the US and /ˈhærəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: HAR-us.
What does harras mean?
- A herd of horses.
Where does harras come from?
From Middle English haras (“herd of stud horses, enclosure for a herd of stud horses”), from Old French haras, haraz.
Questions about saying harras
How do you pronounce harras?
Say HAR-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈhærəs/. In British English it is /ˈhærəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in harras?
Harras has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR). Broken into parts: HAR · us.
Do Americans and Brits say harras the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhærəs/ and the British form is /ˈhærəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.