How do you pronounce "hardboard"?

In American English: /ˈhɑːrdˌbɔrd/ (HAHRD-bawrd). In British English: /hˈɑːdbɔːd/ (H-ahdb). In Canadian English: /ˈhɑːrdˌbɔrd/ (HAHRD-bawrd). In Australian English: /hˈɑːdbɔːd/ (H-ahdb).

Is "hardboard" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhɑːrdˌbɔrd/ (HAHRD-bawrd), while in British English it's /hˈɑːdbɔːd/ (H-ahdb).

How to Pronounce "hardboard"

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hardboard

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/ˈhɑːrdˌbɔrd/

HAHRD-bawrd

Syllable Breakdown

hɑːrdhard·bɔrdboard

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