How to pronounce hardhead
Say it like HARD-hed. Hardhead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HARD).
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- HARD
- hed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hardhead 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.
- hedGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of hardhead
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAHD-hed.
What does hardhead mean?
- One who is practical or hardheaded.
- A brown diving duck, Aythya australis, native to Australia.
- Any of certain saltwater sciaenid (Sciaenidae) fishes.
Where does hardhead come from?
From hard + head.
Questions about saying hardhead
How do you pronounce hardhead?
Say HARD-hed. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑrdˌhɛd/. In British English it is /ˈhɑːdˌhɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hardhead?
Hardhead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HARD). Broken into parts: HARD · hed.
Is hardhead 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 /ˈhɑːdˌhɛd/ (HAHD-hed).