How to Pronounce Harass

To pronounce "harass", say HAR-us or huh-RASS — 2 syllables, IPA /hɝˈæs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/hɝˈæs/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/həɹˈæs/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “harass”

Break "harass" into 2 beats and lean on "ASS" — that's the stressed one.

What does harass mean?

verb

  1. To annoy (someone) frequently or systematically; to pester.
  2. To persistently bother (someone, or a group of people) physically or psychologically when such behaviour is illegal and/or unwanted, especially over an extended period.

noun

  1. Harassment; pestering.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "harass"?▾

To pronounce "harass", say HAR-us or huh-RASS — 2 syllables, IPA /hɝˈæs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "harass"?▾

"Harass" has 2 syllables: har · ass.

What is the IPA transcription of "harass"?▾

The IPA transcription of "harass" is /hɝˈæs/.

What does "harass" mean?▾

Harass: To annoy (someone) frequently or systematically; to pester.

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