How to pronounce hardening
Say it like HAR-duh-ning. Hardening has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR).
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- HAR
- duh
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hardening pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hardening
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAH-duh-ning.
What does hardening mean?
- present participle and gerund of harden How to pronounce harden
- The process by which something hardens.
- Something which hardens.
Words that rhyme with hardening
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hardening.
Questions about saying hardening
How do you pronounce hardening?
Say HAR-duh-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑrdənɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhɑːdənɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hardening?
Hardening has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR). Broken into parts: HAR · duh · ning.
Is hardening 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 /ˈhɑːdənɪŋ/ (HAH-duh-ning).