How to pronounce harvesting
Say it like HAR-vuh-sting. Harvesting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR).
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- HAR
- vuh
- sting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Harvesting 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.
- stingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of harvesting
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAH-vuh-sting.
What does harvesting mean?
- the gathering of a ripened crop
Questions about saying harvesting
How do you pronounce harvesting?
Say HAR-vuh-sting. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑrvəstɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhɑːvəstɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in harvesting?
Harvesting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR). Broken into parts: HAR · vuh · sting.
Is harvesting 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 /ˈhɑːvəstɪŋ/ (HAH-vuh-sting).