How to Pronounce Harmonica

To pronounce "harmonica", say HARM-on-ic-a — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌhɑɹ.ˈmɒ.nɪ.kə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˌhɑɹ.ˈmɒ.nɪ.kə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “harmonica”

"harmonica" has 4 syllables: harm-on-ic-a. It rhymes with monica and japonica, if that helps it stick.

What does harmonica mean?

noun

A musical wind instrument with a series of holes for the player to blow into, each hole producing a different note
A musical instrument, consisting of a series of hemispherical glasses which, by touching the edges with the dampened finger, give forth the tones.

Synonyms

French harp Mississippi sax gob iron mouth harp mouth organ tin sandwich

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Words that rhyme with harmonica

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monica japonica konica bonica chanukah donica hanukkah microelettronica

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "harmonica"?▾

"Harmonica" has 4 syllables: harm · on · ic · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "harmonica"?▾

The IPA transcription of "harmonica" is /ˌhɑɹ.ˈmɒ.nɪ.kə/.

What does "harmonica" mean?▾

Harmonica: A musical wind instrument with a series of holes for the player to blow into, each hole producing a different note

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