How to pronounce hardliner
Say it like HARD-ly-ner. Hardliner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HARD).
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- HARD
- ly
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hardliner 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.
- lyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of hardliner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAHD-ly-nuh.
What does hardliner mean?
- Alternative form of hard-liner.
Questions about saying hardliner
How do you pronounce hardliner?
Say HARD-ly-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑrdˌlaɪnɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhɑːdˌlaɪnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hardliner?
Hardliner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HARD). Broken into parts: HARD · ly · ner.
Is hardliner 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 /ˈhɑːdˌlaɪnə/ (HAHD-ly-nuh).