How to Pronounce Harrow

To pronounce "harrow", say HARR-ow — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhæɹəʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈhæɹəʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “harrow”

"harrow" has 2 syllables: harr-ow. It rhymes with narrow and barrow, if that helps it stick.

What does harrow mean?

noun

  1. A device consisting of a heavy framework having several disks or teeth in a row, which is dragged across ploughed land to smooth or break up the soil, to remove weeds or cover seeds; a harrow plow.
  2. An obstacle formed by turning an ordinary harrow upside down, the frame being buried.

verb

  1. To drag a harrow over; to break up with a harrow.
  2. To traumatize or disturb; to frighten or torment.

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Words that rhyme with harrow

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

narrowbarrowcharroarrowcarowcarrowcrivarolaroelarrownancarrowparrow

Related words

disktoothetonharodragploughbrakeplow

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "harrow"?▾

"Harrow" has 2 syllables: harr · ow.

What is the IPA transcription of "harrow"?▾

The IPA transcription of "harrow" is /ˈhæɹəʊ/.

What does "harrow" mean?▾

Harrow: A device consisting of a heavy framework having several disks or teeth in a row, which is dragged across ploughed land to smooth or break up the soil, to remove weeds or cover seeds; a harrow plow.

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