How to Pronounce Hardy

To pronounce "hardy", say HARDY — one syllable, IPA /ˈhɑːdi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈhɑːdi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “hardy”

"hardy" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with foolhardy and cardi, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: hardey, hardie — easy to mix up when writing.

What does hardy mean?

noun

  1. (usually in the plural) Anything, especially a plant, that is hardy.
  2. A blacksmith's fuller or chisel, having a square shank for insertion into a square hole in an anvil, called the hardy hole.

adjective

  1. Having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships.
  2. Able to survive adverse growing conditions.

    “A hardy plant is one that can withstand the extremes of climate, such as frost.”

Synonyms

robustruggedstrong

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Words that rhyme with hardy

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

foolhardycardilardyyardiecardi-cardiebardycardyshardyhardipardylongobardi

Related words

sturdyrobuststalwartdoughtystoutruggedfearlessmanful

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hardy"?▾

"Hardy" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "hardy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hardy" is /ˈhɑːdi/.

What does "hardy" mean?▾

Hardy: (usually in the plural) Anything, especially a plant, that is hardy.

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