How to pronounce harrier
Say it like HER-ee-er. Harrier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HER).
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- HER
- ee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Harrier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of harrier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAR-ee-uh.
What does harrier mean?
- One who harries.
- Any of several birds of prey in the genus Circus of the subfamily Circinae which fly low over meadows and marshes and hunt small mammals or birds.
- A runner, specifically, a cross country runner.
Where does harrier come from?
From harry + -er.
Words that rhyme with harrier
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of harrier.
Questions about saying harrier
How do you pronounce harrier?
Say HER-ee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛriɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhæriə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in harrier?
Harrier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HER). Broken into parts: HER · ee · er.
Is harrier 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 /ˈhæriə/ (HAR-ee-uh).