How to Pronounce Harmonic

To pronounce "harmonic", say HARM-on-ic — 3 syllables, IPA /hɑː(ɹ)ˈmɒnɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/hɑː(ɹ)ˈmɒnɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “harmonic”

"harmonic" has 3 syllables: harm-on-ic. It rhymes with sardonic and tonic, if that helps it stick.

What does harmonic mean?

noun

  1. A component frequency of the signal of a wave that is an integer multiple of the fundamental frequency.
  2. The place where, on a bowed string instrument, a note in the harmonic series of a particular string can be played without the fundamental present.

adjective

  1. Pertaining to harmony
  2. Pleasant to hear; harmonious; melodious

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Words that rhyme with harmonic

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sardonictonicchronichistrionicsynchronicchthonichedonicironicmnemoniccatatonicisotonicdemonic

Related words

harmonicalharmonizedharmoniousconsonantsympathetictonalovertonesmooth

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "harmonic"?▾

"Harmonic" has 3 syllables: harm · on · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "harmonic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "harmonic" is /hɑː(ɹ)ˈmɒnɪk/.

What does "harmonic" mean?▾

Harmonic: A component frequency of the signal of a wave that is an integer multiple of the fundamental frequency.

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