How to pronounce harsher
Say it like HAR-sher. Harsher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR).
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US American/ˈhɑrʃɚ/HAR-sher
UK British/ˈhɑːʃə/HAH-shuh
- HAR
- sher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Harsher 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 "ah" in father.
- sherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of harsher
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAH-shuh.
What does harsher mean?
adjective
- comparative form of harsh: more harsh How to pronounce harsh
Questions about saying harsher
How do you pronounce harsher?
Say HAR-sher. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑrʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhɑːʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in harsher?
Harsher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR). Broken into parts: HAR · sher.
Is harsher 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 /ˈhɑːʃə/ (HAH-shuh).