How to pronounce foolhardy
Say it like FOOL-har-dee. Foolhardy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOOL).
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- FOOL
- har
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foolhardy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- harGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of foolhardy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FOOL-hah-dee.
What does foolhardy mean?
- Marked by unthinking recklessness with disregard for danger; boldly rash; hotheaded.
- A person who is foolhardy.
Where does foolhardy come from?
From Middle English folehardy, foolhardi, folherdi, from Old French fol hardi (“foolishly bold”), from Old French fol (“foolish, silly; insane, mad”) (from Latin follis (“bellows; purse, sack; inflated ball; belly, paunch”), ultimately from
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Questions about saying foolhardy
How do you pronounce foolhardy?
Say FOOL-har-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfulˌhɑrdi/. In British English it is /ˈfuːlhɑːdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foolhardy?
Foolhardy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOOL). Broken into parts: FOOL · har · dee.
Is foolhardy 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 /ˈfuːlhɑːdi/ (FOOL-hah-dee).