2 syllables: Har, vard. Stress on Har.
HAHR-vurd
/ˈhɑɹvɚd/
Harvard is pronounced HAHR-vurd (/ˈhɑɹvɚd/). It has two syllables (Har-vard), with the stress on "Har".
How to Pronounce Harvard
The word "Harvard" is pronounced with emphasis on the first syllable. Click the audio button above to hear the correct pronunciation.
"Harvard" sounds like H-a-r-v-a-r-d. The pronunciation follows complex phonetic rules.
"Harvard" is considered advanced difficult to pronounce. This word contains challenging sounds that require careful attention to pronunciation details.
"Harvard" is a noun. It refers to a person, place, thing, or concept.
Common mistakes when pronouncing "Harvard" include incorrect stress placement and mispronouncing vowel sounds. Listen to the audio example above to learn the correct pronunciation.
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