How to Pronounce Harbinger

To pronounce "harbinger", say HARB-ing-er — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈhɑːbɪndʒə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈhɑːbɪndʒə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “harbinger”

"harbinger" has 3 syllables: harb-ing-er.

What does harbinger mean?

noun

  1. A person or thing that foreshadows or foretells the coming of someone or something.
  2. One who provides lodgings; especially, the officer of the English royal household who formerly preceded the court when travelling, to provide and prepare lodgings.

verb

  1. To announce or precede; to be a harbinger of.

Synonyms

forewarningheraldomenpremonitionprophetsignsignal

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Related words

foretellprecursorannunciateannounceheraldforerunnerpredictionomen

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "harbinger"?▾

"Harbinger" has 3 syllables: harb · ing · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "harbinger"?▾

The IPA transcription of "harbinger" is /ˈhɑːbɪndʒə/.

What does "harbinger" mean?▾

Harbinger: A person or thing that foreshadows or foretells the coming of someone or something.

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