How to Pronounce Harlequin

To pronounce "harlequin", say HARL-eq-uin — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈhɑːlɪkwɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈhɑːlɪkwɪn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “harlequin”

"harlequin" has 3 syllables: harl-eq-uin.

What does harlequin mean?

noun

  1. A pantomime fool, typically dressed in checkered colorful clothes.
  2. A greenish-chartreuse color.

verb

  1. To remove or conjure away, as if by a harlequin's trick.
  2. To make sport by playing ludicrous tricks.

adjective

  1. Brightly colored, especially in a pattern like that of a harlequin clown's clothes.
  2. Of a greenish-chartreuse color.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "harlequin"?▾

"Harlequin" has 3 syllables: harl · eq · uin.

What is the IPA transcription of "harlequin"?▾

The IPA transcription of "harlequin" is /ˈhɑːlɪkwɪn/.

What does "harlequin" mean?▾

Harlequin: A pantomime fool, typically dressed in checkered colorful clothes.

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