How to Pronounce Harder

To pronounce "harder", say HARD-er — 2 syllables, IPA /hɑːdə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/hɑːdə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “harder”

"harder" has 2 syllables: hard-er. It rhymes with ardor and larder, if that helps it stick.

What does harder mean?

adjective

  1. (of material or fluid) Having a severe property; presenting difficulty.
  2. (personal or social) Having a severe property; presenting difficulty.

Synonyms

strongconfusingdifficultpuzzlingtoughtrickyintolerable

Antonyms

softeasysimplestraightforwardtrite

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Words that rhyme with harder

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ardorlarderguardercarderyardermarderdedeurwaerdergaarder

Related words

harderianroughdifficultharshdifficilestronglessworse

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "harder"?▾

"Harder" has 2 syllables: hard · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "harder"?▾

The IPA transcription of "harder" is /hɑːdə/.

What does "harder" mean?▾

Harder: (of material or fluid) Having a severe property; presenting difficulty.

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