How to Pronounce Hard-boiled

To pronounce "hard-boiled", say HARDB-oil-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

HARDB-oil-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “hard-boiled”

"hard-boiled" has 3 syllables: hardb-oil-ed.

What does hard-boiled mean?

verb

  1. To cook (an egg) to a solid consistency: to cause to be hard-boiled.

adjective

  1. (of a boiled egg) Cooked to a solid consistency.
  2. (of a person, especially of a detective) Callous and unsentimental.

Related words

cookedpugnaciouscase-hardenedhardenedhard-bittenhardtoughsoft-boiled

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hard-boiled"?▾

"Hard-boiled" has 3 syllables: hardb · oil · ed.

What does "hard-boiled" mean?▾

Hard-boiled: To cook (an egg) to a solid consistency: to cause to be hard-boiled.

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