English pronunciation · Words Starting with H
Hard Pronunciation
Hard is pronounced HAHRD, IPA /ˈhɑrd/.
HAHRD
US /ˈhɑrd/ · UK /ˈhɑːd/
Syllables: HAHRD (1 syllable)
adjective and adverb: Firm and solid to the touch, or difficult to do.
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Hard in a Sentence
- The ground was too hard to dig.
- It is hard to say who was right.
- She works hard for very little.
Common Mispronunciations of Hard
Not HAD
Hard and had are separate words. The vowel here is the long ah of car, and American speech colours it with an r as well.
Not HAIRD
Keep the tongue low and back in the mouth. Raised towards the air of hair, the word becomes haired.
Tip: Hard and heart differ only at the close, one voiced and one not.
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