How to pronounce hardworking
Say it like HAR-dwur-king. Hardworking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR).
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- HAR
- dwur
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hardworking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- dwurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hardworking
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAH-dwur-king.
What does hardworking mean?
- Of a person, taking their work seriously and doing it well and rapidly.
Where does hardworking come from?
From hard + working.
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Questions about saying hardworking
How do you pronounce hardworking?
Say HAR-dwur-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑrˌdwɝkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhɑːˌdwɜːkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hardworking?
Hardworking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR). Broken into parts: HAR · dwur · king.
Is hardworking 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 /ˈhɑːˌdwɜːkɪŋ/ (HAH-dwur-king).