How to pronounce hartley
Say it like HART-lee. Hartley has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HART).
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- HART
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hartley pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HARTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hartley
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAHT-lee.
What does hartley mean?
- A unit of information (symbol Hart) representing the information content of an event if the probability of that event occurring is 1/10. It is therefore equal to the information contained in one decimal digit
Where does hartley come from?
Named after Ralph Hartley (1888–1970), electronics researcher.
Words that rhyme with hartley
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Questions about saying hartley
How do you pronounce hartley?
Say HART-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑrtli/. In British English it is /ˈhɑːtli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hartley?
Hartley has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HART). Broken into parts: HART · lee.
Is hartley 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 /ˈhɑːtli/ (HAHT-lee).