How to Pronounce Harangue

To pronounce "harangue", say HAR-ang-ue — 3 syllables, IPA /həˈɹeɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/həˈɹeɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “harangue”

"harangue" has 3 syllables: har-ang-ue. It rhymes with bang and tang, if that helps it stick.

What does harangue mean?

noun

  1. An impassioned, disputatious public speech.
  2. A tirade, harsh scolding or rant, whether spoken or written.

    “She gave her son a harangue about the dangers of playing in the street.”

verb

  1. To give a forceful and lengthy lecture or criticism to someone.

    “The angry motorist leapt from his car to harangue the other driver.”

Synonyms

admonitioncondemnationcriticismdiatribepolemicrantscreedtiradeadmonishberate

Words that rhyme with harangue

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bangtangpangclangoverhangslanghanggangfangboomerangprangrang

Related words

rantingranttiradeoratestumpquarrellingflytingmouthing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "harangue"?▾

"Harangue" has 3 syllables: har · ang · ue.

What is the IPA transcription of "harangue"?▾

The IPA transcription of "harangue" is /həˈɹeɪŋ/.

What does "harangue" mean?▾

Harangue: An impassioned, disputatious public speech.

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