How to pronounce harris
Say it like HER-is. Harris has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HER).
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- HER
- is
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Harris 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.
- isKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of harris
American and British speakers say harris in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛrɪs/ in the US and /ˈhærɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: HAR-is.
What does harris mean?
- A dried preparation of the flowering tops or other parts of the cannabis plant used as a psychotropic drug.
Questions about saying harris
How do you pronounce harris?
Say HER-is. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛrɪs/. In British English it is /ˈhærɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in harris?
Harris has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HER). Broken into parts: HER · is.
Do Americans and Brits say harris the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛrɪs/ and the British form is /ˈhærɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.