Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

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What does 'arriet mean?
A Cockney woman.
Where does 'arriet come from?
From the name Harriet, in reference to the Cockney habit of dropping initial /h/ sounds in speech.

How to pronounce 'arriet

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “'arriet”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “'arriet”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “'arriet” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.