How To Pronounce HR
HR
In British English, HR is pronounced /ˌeɪtʃˈɑː/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˌeɪtʃˈɑːʴ]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˌeɪtʃˈɑːr/.
HR has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
HR has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the second syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is oO, where O is the stressed syllable.
Words That Rhyme With HR
Questions About HR
How do you pronounce HR in British English?
In British English, HR is pronounced /ˌeɪtʃˈɑː/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˌeɪtʃˈɑːʴ].
How do you pronounce HR in American English?
In American English, HR is pronounced /ˌeɪtʃˈɑːr/.
How many syllables are in HR?
HR has two syllables, /eɪtʃ/ + /ɑː/.
Where is the stress in HR?
The main stress is on the second syllable, /ɑː/.
Do British and American English pronounce HR the same way?
No. British English has /ˌeɪtʃˈɑː/ and American English has /ˌeɪtʃˈɑːr/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern oO
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