How to pronounce Harvey
Say it like HAR-vee. Harvey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR).
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- HAR
- vee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Harvey 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.
- veeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Harvey
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAH-vee.
What does Harvey mean?
- A town in the South West region, Western Australia, named after the Harvey River.
Where does Harvey come from?
The civil parish in New Brunswick is probably named in honor of British colonial administrator John Harvey (1778 - 1852).
Questions about saying Harvey
How do you pronounce Harvey?
Say HAR-vee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑrvi/. In British English it is /ˈhɑːvi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Harvey?
Harvey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR). Broken into parts: HAR · vee.
Is Harvey 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 /ˈhɑːvi/ (HAH-vee).