How to pronounce hartshorn
Say it like HARTS-horn. Hartshorn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HARTS).
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- HARTS
- horn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hartshorn pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HARTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- hornGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of hartshorn
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAHTS-hawn.
What does hartshorn mean?
- The antler of a hart, once used as a source of ammonia.
- An aqueous solution of ammonia; smelling salts.
- To revive with hartshorn smelling salts.
Where does hartshorn come from?
From hart + -s- + horn.
Questions about saying hartshorn
How do you pronounce hartshorn?
Say HARTS-horn. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑrtsˌhɔrn/. In British English it is /ˈhɑːtshɔːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hartshorn?
Hartshorn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HARTS). Broken into parts: HARTS · horn.
Is hartshorn 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 /ˈhɑːtshɔːn/ (HAHTS-hawn).