How to Pronounce "a good man is hard to find"
expression
uh GOOD man iz HARD tuh FIND
uh GOOD man iz HAHD too FIND
Definition
This expression means that it is not easy to find a trustworthy, kind, and responsible man. It is often used to talk about romantic relationships, but can also be used more generally.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɡʊd/, /ɡɪd/ /ˈmæn/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈhɑɹd/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈfaɪnd
British English
æɪ/ /ɡˈʊd/ /mˈæn/ /ˈɪz/ /hˈɑːd/ /tˈuː/ /fˈaɪnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh GOOD man iz HARD tuh FIND
UK
uh GOOD man iz HAHD too FIND
Listen in Context
My grandmother always said, 'A good man is hard to find.'
She laughed and replied, 'A good man is hard to find.'
After so many bad dates, I believe 'a good man is hard to find.'
Whenever we talk about relationships, someone says, 'a good man is hard to find.'