How to pronounce harrower
Say it like HAR-oh-wer. Harrower has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR).
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- HAR
- oh
- wer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Harrower 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- werKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of harrower
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HAR-oh-wuh.
What does harrower mean?
- One who harrows.
Where does harrower come from?
From harrow + -er.
Questions about saying harrower
How do you pronounce harrower?
Say HAR-oh-wer. The American pronunciation is /ˈhæroʊwɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhærəʊwə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in harrower?
Harrower has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR). Broken into parts: HAR · oh · wer.
Is harrower 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 /ˈhærəʊwə/ (HAR-oh-wuh).