Harp

4 lettersnoun

Updated June 2026

Definition

A large stringed instrument played with the fingers.

“She played a gentle melody on the harp to soothe the audience.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/hɑːp/

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Synonyms

harmonicadwell

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Words Related to Harp

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “harp” to make these 4-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

carp halp harb hard hare hark harl harm harn harr hart harv hasp

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5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “harp”.

aphra aroph graph harpa harps harpy hepar parah parch phare pharm pharo phora prahm prahu ralph raphe sharp shrap thrap wharp

Longer words starting with Harp

Words that begin with “harp”.

harpa harps harpy harper

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