How to Pronounce "harmonics"
word
hɑɹˈmɑnɪks
har-MON-iks
hɑːmˈɒnɪks
hah-MON-iks
Definition
Harmonics are additional tones or vibrations that occur alongside a main note or frequency, creating richer or more complex sounds. They are important in music, acoustics, and electrical systems.
IPA Transcription
American English
hɑɹˈmɑnɪks
British English
hɑːmˈɒnɪks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
har-MON-iks
UK
hah-MON-iks
Listen in Context
Musicians often study harmonics to understand sound better.
You can hear harmonics when a guitar string is lightly touched.
Some harmonics in electricity can cause problems in machines.
If you pluck the string just right, the harmonics ring out so clearly.