harness

noun

How many syllables in harness?

There are 2 syllables in the word harness.

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Divide harness into syllables:

har · ness

How to pronounce harness:

Definition of harness:

harness (noun):: the equipment other than a yoke of a draft animal

Synonyms for harness:

apply

channel

control

draw on

draw upon

employ

exercise

exploit

handle

inspan

make productive

make use of

mobilize

operate

render useful

tackle

turn to account

use

utilize

wield

Antonyms for harness:

allow

detach

disconnect

disjoin

downplay

free

let go

liberate

loose

loosen

lose

minimise

minimize

neglect

permit

release

separate

set free

unchain

underexploit

underuse

unfasten

unharness

unlock

untie

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