How to Pronounce Ha-ha

To pronounce "ha-ha", say HAH-a — 2 syllables, IPA /hɑːˈhɑː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/hɑːˈhɑː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ha-ha”

"ha-ha" has 2 syllables: hah-a. It rhymes with haw-haw and hawhaw, if that helps it stick.

What does ha-ha mean?

noun

  1. A laugh.
  2. Something funny; a joke.

interjection

  1. An approximation of the sound of laughter.

Words that rhyme with ha-ha

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

haw-hawhawhawahah

Related words

horselaughhee-hawhaw-hawmaybeplaystationuh-huhgiggleyaw-haw

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ha-ha"?▾

"Ha-ha" has 2 syllables: hah · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "ha-ha"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ha-ha" is /hɑːˈhɑː/.

What does "ha-ha" mean?▾

Ha-ha: A laugh.

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