How to Pronounce Harissa

To pronounce "harissa", say HAR-iss-a — 3 syllables, IPA /həˈɹiːsə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/həˈɹiːsə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “harissa”

"harissa" has 3 syllables: har-iss-a. It rhymes with orissa, if that helps it stick.

What does harissa mean?

noun

  1. A traditional Armenian dish similar to keşkek; a kind of homogeneous porridge made of previously stewed and boned chicken and coarsely ground soaked wheat.

Words that rhyme with harissa

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

orissa

Related words

hariraharicoteetchshironiharitarhanabamiamujaddara

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "harissa"?▾

"Harissa" has 3 syllables: har · iss · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "harissa"?▾

The IPA transcription of "harissa" is /həˈɹiːsə/.

What does "harissa" mean?▾

Harissa: A traditional Armenian dish similar to keşkek; a kind of homogeneous porridge made of previously stewed and boned chicken and coarsely ground soaked wheat.

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