How to pronounce hardy
Say it like HAR-dee. Hardy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR).
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- HAR
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hardy 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.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hardy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAH-dee.
What does hardy mean?
- having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships“hardy explorers of northern Canada”“proud of her tall stalwart son”
- able to survive under unfavorable weather conditions“strawberries are hardy and easy to grow”“camels are tough and hardy creatures”
- invulnerable to fear or intimidation“audacious explorers”“fearless reporters and photographers”
- United States slapstick comedian who played the pompous and overbearing member of the Laurel and Hardy duo who made many films (1892-1957)
- English novelist and poet (1840-1928)
Where does hardy come from?
Cognate with hard. May have at some point also been surface analyzed as hard + -y.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with hardy
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Questions about saying hardy
How do you pronounce hardy?
Say HAR-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑrdi/. In British English it is /ˈhɑːdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hardy?
Hardy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR). Broken into parts: HAR · dee.
Is hardy 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 /ˈhɑːdi/ (HAH-dee).