How to pronounce harvester
Say it like HAR-vuh-ster. Harvester has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR).
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- HAR
- vuh
- ster
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Harvester 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.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of harvester
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAH-vuh-stuh.
What does harvester mean?
- A person who gathers the harvest (harvests the crop).
- A machine that gathers the harvest (harvests the crop).
- A type of heavy forestry vehicle employed in cut-to-length logging for felling, delimbing and bucking trees; an instance of this type.
Where does harvester come from?
From harvest + -er.
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Questions about saying harvester
How do you pronounce harvester?
Say HAR-vuh-ster. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑrvəstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhɑːvəstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in harvester?
Harvester has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR). Broken into parts: HAR · vuh · ster.
Is harvester 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 /ˈhɑːvəstə/ (HAH-vuh-stuh).