How to Pronounce Harps

To pronounce "harps", say HARPS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “harps”

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

What does harps mean?

noun

  1. A musical instrument consisting of a body and a curved neck, strung with strings of varying length that are stroked or plucked with the fingers and are vertical to the soundboard when viewed from the end of the body
  2. A harmonica.

verb

  1. (usually with on) To repeatedly mention a subject.

    “Why do you harp on a single small mistake?”

  2. To play on (a harp or similar instrument)

Synonyms

keep onperseverate

Words that rhyme with harps

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

carpssharpsscarpsarpesarpsgarpstarps

Related words

harmonicadwellinstrumentsharpeharpsterharpurharpoleharper

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "harps"?▾

"Harps" has one syllable.

What does "harps" mean?▾

Harps: A musical instrument consisting of a body and a curved neck, strung with strings of varying length that are stroked or plucked with the fingers and are vertical to the soundboard when viewed from the end of the body

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