How to pronounce hazards
Say it like HAZ-erdz. Hazards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAZ).
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US American/ˈhæzɚdz/HAZ-erdz
UK British/ˈhæzədz/HAZ-udz
- HAZ
- erdz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hazards 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.
- erdzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of hazards
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAZ-udz.
What does hazards mean?
noun
- plural of hazard How to pronounce hazard
- third-person singular simple present indicative of hazard How to pronounce hazard
Questions about saying hazards
How do you pronounce hazards?
Say HAZ-erdz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhæzɚdz/. In British English it is /ˈhæzədz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hazards?
Hazards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAZ). Broken into parts: HAZ · erdz.
Is hazards 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 /ˈhæzədz/ (HAZ-udz).