How to Pronounce Hairy

To pronounce "hairy", say HAIRY — one syllable, IPA /ˈhɛəɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈhɛəɹi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “hairy”

"hairy" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with extraordinary and contemporary, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: harry — easy to mix up when writing.

What does hairy mean?

adjective

  1. Of a person, having a lot of hair on the body.

    “a hairy man”

  2. Of an animal, having a lot of fur.

    “hairy mammoth”

Synonyms

furryhirsutehairful

Antonyms

baldhairless

Words that rhyme with hairy

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

extraordinarycontemporarycontrarysanctuarysolitaryarbitrarywaryordinarytarryemissarycarryancillary

Related words

comatehirsutepilosewire-hairedhairedpilouspuberulentfurred

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hairy"?▾

"Hairy" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "hairy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hairy" is /ˈhɛəɹi/.

What does "hairy" mean?▾

Hairy: Of a person, having a lot of hair on the body.

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