How to pronounce harder
Say it like HAR-der. Harder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR).
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- HAR
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Harder 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.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of harder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAH-duh.
What does harder mean?
- comparative form of hard: more hard How to pronounce hard“He is more likely to succeed because he tries harder.”
- Alternative spelling of haarder.
Where does harder come from?
From hard + -er.
Words that rhyme with harder
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of harder.
Questions about saying harder
How do you pronounce harder?
Say HAR-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑrdɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhɑːdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in harder?
Harder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR). Broken into parts: HAR · der.
Is harder 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 /ˈhɑːdə/ (HAH-duh).