To pronounce "harbored", say HARB-or-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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HARB-or-ed
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"harbored" has 3 syllables: harb-or-ed. It rhymes with starboard and arbored, if that helps it stick.
verb
“The docks, which once harbored tall ships, now harbor only petty thieves.”
“The fleet harbored in the south.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Harbored" has 3 syllables: harb · or · ed.
Harbored: To provide a harbor or safe place for.
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