How to pronounce diehard
Say it like DY-hard. Diehard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
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- DY
- hard
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diehard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- hardKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of diehard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DY-hahd.
What does diehard mean?
- Unreasonably or stubbornly resisting change.
- Fanatically opposing progress or reform.
- Complete; having no opposite opinion of anything in a particular topic of one's values; thorough of in one's beliefs.“For a Roman Catholic teacher, he sure is a diehard fundamentalist.”
- A person with such an attitude.
Where does diehard come from?
Deverbal from die hard.
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Questions about saying diehard
How do you pronounce diehard?
Say DY-hard. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪhɑrd/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪhɑːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diehard?
Diehard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · hard.
Is diehard pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdaɪhɑːd/ (DY-hahd).