How to pronounce hardens
Say it like HAR-dunz. Hardens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR).
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US American/ˈhɑrdənz/HAR-dunz
UK British/ˈhɑːdənz/HAH-dunz
- HAR
- dunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hardens 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.
- dunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hardens
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAH-dunz.
What does hardens mean?
verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of harden How to pronounce harden
Questions about saying hardens
How do you pronounce hardens?
Say HAR-dunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑrdənz/. In British English it is /ˈhɑːdənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hardens?
Hardens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR). Broken into parts: HAR · dunz.
Is hardens 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 /ˈhɑːdənz/ (HAH-dunz).