To pronounce "hardly", say HARDLY — one syllable, IPA /ˈhɑːdli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈhɑːdli/
IPA
"hardly" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with ardley and yardley, if that helps it stick.
adverb
“I can't really deal hardly with people.”
interjection
“I think the Beatles are a really overrated band. ― Hardly!”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Hardly" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "hardly" is /ˈhɑːdli/.
Hardly: (manner) Firmly, vigorously, with strength or exertion.
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