harass

How to Split "harass" into Syllables

The word harass is divided into 2 syllables: ha·rass. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• ha — 1st syllable
• rass — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of harass:

• IPA: /həˈɹæs/

📖 Definitions

1. harass (third-person singular simple present harasses, present participle harassing, simple past and past participle harassed) (transitive)
2. To annoy (someone) frequently or systematically; to pester.

📚 Word Origin & History

The verb is derived from Middle French, Old French harasser (“to exhaust, tire out, wear out; to harry, torment, vex”) (modern French harasser (“to exhaust, tire out, wear out”)), possibly from Old French harer (“to set a dog on”), from Frankish *hara (“here, hither”) (a command for a dog to attack), from Proto-Germanic *hē₂r (“here, in this place”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *ḱe (“here; this”) + *ís (“the (person or thing just named)”) + *-r. The noun...

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Understanding how to break down harass into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare harass with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
harass	2	ha·rass
heiress	2	hei-ress
hearse	2	hear-se
hearsay	2	hear-say
hurrah's	2	hur-rah's

🔗 Related Words

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hard, hare, hark, harm, harp, Hart, Hardy, harem.