How to Pronounce "harshly"
word
ˈhɑɹʃɫi
HARSH-lee
hˈɑːʃli
HAHSH-lee
Definition
In a way that is very strict, unkind, or too severe. It can refer to actions, criticism, or weather, among other things.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɑɹʃɫi
British English
hˈɑːʃli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HARSH-lee
UK
HAHSH-lee
Listen in Context
The teacher spoke harshly to the student.
She was criticized harshly for her mistakes.
The new law punishes offenders harshly.
Don’t judge him too harshly; everyone makes mistakes.