How to pronounce hardman
Say it like HARD-mun. Hardman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HARD).
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- HARD
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hardman 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.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hardman
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAHD-mun.
What does hardman mean?
- A man who is particularly tough or muscular“He's just a wannabe hardman.”
- A rugby player
Where does hardman come from?
From hard + man.
Questions about saying hardman
How do you pronounce hardman?
Say HARD-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑrdmən/. In British English it is /ˈhɑːdmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hardman?
Hardman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HARD). Broken into parts: HARD · mun.
Is hardman 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 /ˈhɑːdmən/ (HAHD-mun).