How to Pronounce “harsh”
word
/ˈhɑɹʃ/
harsh
/hˈɑːʃ/
hahsh
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhɑɹʃ/
British English
/hˈɑːʃ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
harsh
UK
hahsh
Listen in Context
The teacher was harsh with the noisy students.
Winter is harsh in that mountain town.
The bathroom light is too harsh.
His email sounded a little harsh, but I don't think he meant to offend anyone.