How to Pronounce Hardships

To pronounce "hardships", say HARDSH-ips — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

HARDSH-ips

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💡 Tip for remembering “hardships”

"hardships" has 2 syllables: hardsh-ips.

What does hardships mean?

noun

  1. Difficulty or trouble; hard times.

    “He has survived periods of financial hardship before.”

Antonyms

softship

Related words

severityadversityasperityrigourgrimnessrigorousnessrigoradversities

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hardships"?▾

"Hardships" has 2 syllables: hardsh · ips.

What does "hardships" mean?▾

Hardships: Difficulty or trouble; hard times.

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