How to Pronounce Harriet
Harriet / hareeeht /
The name Harriet is a Female name of English origin meaning "Home ruler". It is pronounced hareeeht.
English Female
Meaning & Origin
Harriet is a English name meaning "Home ruler". Harriet is of Germanic origin. It is a diminutive of Henry, derived from the Old High German name Heimirich, composed of the elements 'heim' (home) and 'ric' (ruler, power).
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Female
Phonetic hareeeht
IPA hæɹiɛt
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as hareeeht. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Harriet
- · Harriet Tubman - Abolitionist
- · Harriet Beecher Stowe - Author
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Frequently asked questions
- How do you pronounce Harriet?
- Harriet is pronounced hareeeht.
- What is the correct pronunciation of Harriet?
- The correct pronunciation of Harriet is hareeeht (IPA: hæɹiɛt).
- Is Harriet a English name?
- Yes, Harriet is a English name meaning "Home ruler".
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