How to pronounce hardstanding
Say it like HARD-stan-ding. Hardstanding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HARD).
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- HARD
- stan
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hardstanding 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.
- stanGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hardstanding
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: HAHD-stan-ding.
What does hardstanding mean?
- Alternative form of hardstand.“The caravans' concrete hardstanding was demolished by the council soon after.”
Where does hardstanding come from?
From hard + standing.
Questions about saying hardstanding
How do you pronounce hardstanding?
Say HARD-stan-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑrdˌstændɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhɑːdstændɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hardstanding?
Hardstanding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HARD). Broken into parts: HARD · stan · ding.
Is hardstanding 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 /ˈhɑːdstændɪŋ/ (HAHD-stan-ding).