How to Pronounce Hardline

To pronounce "hardline", say HARDL-in-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈhɑː(ɹ)dlaɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈhɑː(ɹ)dlaɪn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “hardline”

"hardline" has 3 syllables: hardl-in-e. It rhymes with saccharine and malign, if that helps it stick.

What does hardline mean?

noun

  1. A retail product collection consisting primarily of hardware targeting the do-it-yourself customer.
  2. A retail product collection which includes many non-information goods, such as home appliances, housewares, and sporting goods, in addition to the DIY hardware which is the focus of the first definition, above.

adjective

  1. Uncompromising; rigidly holding to a set of beliefs

    “Smith's hardline approach to drugs gained him the support of many local citizens.”

  2. Belonging to a hardline

    “hardline product”

Words that rhyme with hardline

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

saccharinemalignasininebyzantinebenignsupinewhinedeclinelinefineoutlineundermine

Related words

firmmilitantradicalextremistrestrictiveextremetighteningfanatical

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hardline"?▾

"Hardline" has 3 syllables: hardl · in · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "hardline"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hardline" is /ˈhɑː(ɹ)dlaɪn/.

What does "hardline" mean?▾

Hardline: A retail product collection consisting primarily of hardware targeting the do-it-yourself customer.

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