Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

'ard

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.07 in modern English

Syllables: 'ard
IPA

4

Scrabble Score

3

Letters

1

Syllables

3

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Pronunciation spelling of hard, representing h-dropping.

Example Sentences

"When the Hon. Viscount Benjie sees you tonight, dearie, ’is little wee willie winkie is going to get as ’ard as a bit of Brighton rock."

Questions

What does 'ard mean?: Pronunciation spelling of hard, representing h-dropping.

How to pronounce 'ard

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