How to pronounce diehards
Say it like DY-hardz. Diehards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
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US American/ˈdaɪˌhɑrdz/DY-hardz
UK British/ˈdaɪˌhɑːdz/DY-hahdz
- DY
- hardz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diehards 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.
- hardzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of diehards
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DY-hahdz.
What does diehards mean?
noun
- plural of diehard How to pronounce diehard
Questions about saying diehards
How do you pronounce diehards?
Say DY-hardz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪˌhɑrdz/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪˌhɑːdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diehards?
Diehards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · hardz.
Is diehards 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 /ˈdaɪˌhɑːdz/ (DY-hahdz).