How to Pronounce Hardened

To pronounce "hardened", say HARD-en-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈhɑːdn̩d/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈhɑːdn̩d/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hardened”

"hardened" has 3 syllables: hard-en-ed. It rhymes with pardoned and gardened, if that helps it stick.

What does hardened mean?

verb

  1. To become hard (tough, resistant to pressure).
  2. To make something hard or harder (tough, resistant to pressure).

adjective

  1. Unfeeling or lacking emotion due to experience; callous.

    “The bloody scene could reduce even the most hardened soldier to tears.”

  2. Firmly established or unlikely to change; inveterate.

Synonyms

inure

Words that rhyme with hardened

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pardonedgardened

Related words

hardtoughcase-hardenedtemperedsetburntsunbakedtreated

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hardened"?▾

"Hardened" has 3 syllables: hard · en · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "hardened"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hardened" is /ˈhɑːdn̩d/.

What does "hardened" mean?▾

Hardened: To become hard (tough, resistant to pressure).

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