How to pronounce hazard
Say it like HAZ-erd. Hazard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAZ).
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US American/ˈhæzɚd/HAZ-erd
UK British/ˈhæzəd/HAZ-ud
- HAZ
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hazard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of hazard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAZ-ud.
What does hazard mean?
noun
- a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune“drinking alcohol is a health hazard”
- an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another“bad luck caused his downfall”“we ran into each other by pure chance”
- an obstacle on a golf course
- put forward, of a guess, in spite of possible refutation“I am guessing that the price of real estate will rise again”“I cannot pretend to say that you are wrong”
- put at risk“I will stake my good reputation for this”
- take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome“When you buy these stocks you are gambling”
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Questions about saying hazard
How do you pronounce hazard?
Say HAZ-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈhæzɚd/. In British English it is /ˈhæzəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hazard?
Hazard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAZ). Broken into parts: HAZ · erd.
Is hazard 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 /ˈhæzəd/ (HAZ-ud).