harmattan meaning

UK US /ˌhɑrməˈtæn/ 3 syllables

harmattan (noun): a dusty wind from the Sahara that blows toward the western coast of Africa during the winter.

Definition of harmattan

  1. a dusty wind from the Sahara that blows toward the western coast of Africa during the winter

    Type of: wind

How to pronounce harmattan

harmattan is pronounced /ˌhɑrməˈtæn/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the third syllable.

Words that rhyme with harmattan

Scrabble score: 14 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with HA · words ending in AN · 9-letter words

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