To pronounce "harkness", say HARKN-ess — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
harkness
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HARKN-ess
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"harkness" has 2 syllables: harkn-ess. It rhymes with starkness and darkness, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Harkness" has 2 syllables: harkn · ess.
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