How to Pronounce "harpoons"
word
hɑɹˈpunz
har-POONZ
hɑːpˈuːnz
hah-POONZ
Definition
Harpoons are long, spear-like weapons used for hunting large sea animals, especially whales. They are thrown or shot and have a sharp point to stick into the animal.
IPA Transcription
American English
hɑɹˈpunz
British English
hɑːpˈuːnz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
har-POONZ
UK
hah-POONZ
Listen in Context
Fishermen used harpoons to catch whales long ago.
The ship carried several harpoons for the hunt.
Modern harpoons can be fired using special guns.
Most people today only see harpoons in museums or movies about whaling.