How to Pronounce Hardest

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈhɑːdɪst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hardest”

"hardest" has 2 syllables: hard-est.

What does hardest 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

Related words

gravestgreatestharshestheaviestmostrougheststrongestthorniest

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hardest"?▾

"Hardest" has 2 syllables: hard · est.

What is the IPA transcription of "hardest"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hardest" is /ˈhɑːdɪst/.

What does "hardest" mean?▾

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

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