How to pronounce hardline
Say it like HARD-lyne. Hardline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HARD).
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- HARD
- lyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hardline 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.
- lyneKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of hardline
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAHD-lyne.
What does hardline mean?
- A retail product collection consisting primarily of hardware targeting the do-it-yourself customer.
- A retail product collection which includes many non-information goods, such as home appliances, housewares, and sporting goods, in addition to the DIY hardware which is the focus of the first definition, above.
- A physical wire or cable connection; landline.
- Uncompromising; rigidly holding to a set of beliefs.“Smith's hardline approach to drugs gained him the support of many local citizens.”
- Belonging to a hardline.“hardline product”
Where does hardline come from?
From hard + line.
Questions about saying hardline
How do you pronounce hardline?
Say HARD-lyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑrdlaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈhɑːdlaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hardline?
Hardline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HARD). Broken into parts: HARD · lyne.
Is hardline 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 /ˈhɑːdlaɪn/ (HAHD-lyne).