How to Pronounce Harakiri

To pronounce "harakiri", say HAR-ak-ir-i — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

8

Letters

HAR-ak-ir-i

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💡 Tip for remembering “harakiri”

"harakiri" has 4 syllables: har-ak-ir-i. It rhymes with aracari, if that helps it stick.

What does harakiri mean?

noun

  1. Ceremonial suicide by disembowelment, as by slicing open the abdomen with a dagger or knife: formerly practised in Japan by the Samurai when disgraced or sentenced to death.
  2. Suicide or any suicidal action.

Synonyms

seppuku

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Words that rhyme with harakiri

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aracari

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "harakiri"?▾

"Harakiri" has 4 syllables: har · ak · ir · i.

What does "harakiri" mean?▾

Harakiri: Ceremonial suicide by disembowelment, as by slicing open the abdomen with a dagger or knife: formerly practised in Japan by the Samurai when disgraced or sentenced to death.

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