How to Pronounce "hard pressed"
expression
ˈhɑɹd/ /ˈpɹɛst
HARD-prest
hˈɑːd/ /pɹˈɛst
HAAHD-prest
Definition
If you are hard pressed, you have difficulty doing something or are in a difficult situation, usually because of lack of time, money, or resources.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɑɹd/ /ˈpɹɛst
British English
hˈɑːd/ /pɹˈɛst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HARD-prest
UK
HAAHD-prest
Listen in Context
I'm hard pressed for time this week.
Many families are hard pressed to pay their bills.
She was hard pressed to finish her work on time.
You’d be hard pressed to find a better deal than this.