Proper Pronunciation Guide

Harvard

[hɑ͜ɚ vɚd]

Tips:

  • Pronounce the first letters “ar” as the R-Vowel diphthong /ɑ͜ɚ/—like the vowel in the word “car”—and be sure to end the diphthong with the unstressed R-Vowel
    /ɚ/  .
  • Pronounce the second set of letters “ar” only as the unstressed R-Vowel
    /ɚ/ , since this syllable is not stressed. Be sure not to substitute the weak schwa vowel
    /ə/ in this syllable for the weak R-Vowel
    /ɚ/ .

Practice Sentences:

 She attended Harvard on a scholarship.
By the way, don't park your car in Harvard Yard; you might get a ticket.

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