How to pronounce enharden
Say it like en-HAR-dun. Enharden has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAR).
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- en
- HAR
- dun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enharden pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- enKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- HARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- dunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of enharden
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: en-HAH-dun.
What does enharden mean?
- To harden; to render hard.
- To fortify against adversity.
Where does enharden come from?
From en- + harden, with en- as an intensifying prefix.
Words that rhyme with enharden
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Questions about saying enharden
How do you pronounce enharden?
Say en-HAR-dun. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈhɑrdən/. In British English it is /ɛnˈhɑːdən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enharden?
Enharden has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAR). Broken into parts: en · HAR · dun.
Is enharden 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 /ɛnˈhɑːdən/ (en-HAH-dun).