How to pronounce hardgoods
Say it like HARD-guudz. Hardgoods has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HARD).
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- HARD
- guudz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hardgoods pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HARDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- guudzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of hardgoods
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAHD-guudz.
What does hardgoods mean?
- Durable products manufactured from relatively hard materials, such as cars, TVs, and household appliances.
Where does hardgoods come from?
From hard + goods.
Questions about saying hardgoods
How do you pronounce hardgoods?
Say HARD-guudz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑrdˌɡʊdz/. In British English it is /ˈhɑːdˌɡʊdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hardgoods?
Hardgoods has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HARD). Broken into parts: HARD · guudz.
Is hardgoods 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 /ˈhɑːdˌɡʊdz/ (HAHD-guudz).