How to pronounce hardiest
Say it like HAR-dee-ust. Hardiest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR).
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- HAR
- dee
- ust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hardiest 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.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hardiest
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAH-dee-ust.
What does hardiest mean?
- superlative form of hardy: most hardy How to pronounce hardy
Questions about saying hardiest
How do you pronounce hardiest?
Say HAR-dee-ust. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑrdiəst/. In British English it is /ˈhɑːdiəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hardiest?
Hardiest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR). Broken into parts: HAR · dee · ust.
Is hardiest 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 /ˈhɑːdiəst/ (HAH-dee-ust).