How to pronounce hardpressed
Say it like HARD-prest. Hardpressed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HARD).
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- HARD
- prest
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hardpressed 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.
- prestGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of hardpressed
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAHD-prest.
What does hardpressed mean?
- Subject to difficulty in accomplishing or making progress.
Where does hardpressed come from?
From hard + pressed.
Questions about saying hardpressed
How do you pronounce hardpressed?
Say HARD-prest. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑrdˌprɛst/. In British English it is /ˈhɑːdˌprɛst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hardpressed?
Hardpressed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HARD). Broken into parts: HARD · prest.
Is hardpressed 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 /ˈhɑːdˌprɛst/ (HAHD-prest).