How to Pronounce Hazardous

To pronounce "hazardous", say HAZ-ard-ous — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈhæzɝdəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈhæzɝdəs/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/hˈæzədəs/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “hazardous”

Break "hazardous" into 3 beats and lean on "HAZ" — that's the stressed one.

What does hazardous mean?

adjective

  1. Risky; dangerous; with the nature of a hazard.
  2. Of or involving chance.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "hazardous"?▾

To pronounce "hazardous", say HAZ-ard-ous — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈhæzɝdəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "hazardous"?▾

"Hazardous" has 3 syllables: haz · ard · ous.

What is the IPA transcription of "hazardous"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hazardous" is /ˈhæzɝdəs/.

What does "hazardous" mean?▾

Hazardous: Risky; dangerous; with the nature of a hazard.

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