How to Pronounce "harlequin"
word
ˈhɑɹɫəkwən
HAR-luh-kwin
hˈɑːlɪkwˌɪn
HAH-li-kwin
Definition
A harlequin is a comic character from old Italian plays, usually dressed in colorful diamond-patterned clothes and acting in a playful or mischievous way. The word can also describe something with many bright colors.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɑɹɫəkwən
British English
hˈɑːlɪkwˌɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAR-luh-kwin
UK
HAH-li-kwin
Listen in Context
The harlequin wore a mask and made everyone laugh.
My shirt has a harlequin pattern with many colors.
The children dressed as a harlequin for the play.
The festival was a harlequin of lights and music.