How to pronounce hards
Say it like HARDZ. Hards is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HARDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hards pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HARDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of hards
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAHDZ.
What does hards mean?
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Words that rhyme with hards
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Questions about saying hards
How do you pronounce hards?
Say HARDZ. The American pronunciation is /hɑrdz/. In British English it is /hɑːdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hards?
Hards is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HARDZ.
Is hards 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 /hɑːdz/ (HAHDZ).