To pronounce "hara-kiri", say HAR-ak-ir-i — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
hara-kiri
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HAR-ak-ir-i
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"hara-kiri" has 4 syllables: har-ak-ir-i. It rhymes with bleary and eerie, if that helps it stick.
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"Hara-kiri" has 4 syllables: har · ak · ir · i.
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