How to pronounce Harrisburg
Say it like HAR-is-berg. Harrisburg has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR).
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- HAR
- is
- berg
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Harrisburg 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.
- isKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bergKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of Harrisburg
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAR-is-bug.
Other ways to say Harrisburg
Harrisburg also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- HER-is-berg /ˈhɛrɪsbɚɡ/
What does Harrisburg mean?
- A city, the state capital of Pennsylvania.
Where does Harrisburg come from?
From Harris + -burg. The capital of Pennsylvania was named for John Harris Sr..
Questions about saying Harrisburg
How do you pronounce Harrisburg?
Say HAR-is-berg. The American pronunciation is /ˈhærɪsbɚɡ/. In British English it is /ˈhærɪsbəɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Harrisburg?
Harrisburg has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR). Broken into parts: HAR · is · berg.
Is Harrisburg 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 /ˈhærɪsbəɡ/ (HAR-is-bug).