To pronounce "hardpressed", say HARDPR-ess-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
hardpressed
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HARDPR-ess-ed
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"hardpressed" has 3 syllables: hardpr-ess-ed. It rhymes with manifest and crest, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Hardpressed" has 3 syllables: hardpr · ess · ed.
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