How to Pronounce Harm

To pronounce "harm", say HARM — one syllable, IPA /hɑːm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/hɑːm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “harm”

"harm" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with charm and alarm, if that helps it stick.

What does harm mean?

noun

  1. Physical injury; hurt; damage

    “No harm came to my possessions.”

  2. Emotional or figurative hurt

    “Although not physically injured in the car accident, she received some psychological harm.”

verb

  1. To cause injury to another; to hurt; to cause damage to something.

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Words that rhyme with harm

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

charmalarmsmarmarmgendarmecharmefarmdisarmfirearmunarmforearmunderarm

Related words

damagescathehurttraumainjuryimpairmenttortscourge

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "harm"?▾

"Harm" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "harm"?▾

The IPA transcription of "harm" is /hɑːm/.

What does "harm" mean?▾

Harm: Physical injury; hurt; damage

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