How to Pronounce Harry

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

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Syllable

5

Letters

/hæɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “harry”

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

Sounds exactly like: hairy — easy to mix up when writing.

What does harry mean?

verb

  1. To plunder, pillage, assault.
  2. To make repeated attacks on an enemy.

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Words that rhyme with harry

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

extraordinarycontemporarycontrarysanctuarysolitaryarbitrarywaryordinarytarryemissarycarryancillary

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "harry"?▾

"Harry" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "harry"?▾

The IPA transcription of "harry" is /hæɹi/.

What does "harry" mean?▾

Harry: To plunder, pillage, assault.

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