How to Pronounce "hardening"
word
ˈhɑɹdənɪŋ/, /ˈhɑɹdnɪŋ
HAR-duh-ning
hˈɑːdənɪŋ
HAA-duh-ning
Definition
The process of becoming hard or more solid; can refer to physical materials, attitudes, or situations becoming tougher or more difficult to change.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɑɹdənɪŋ/, /ˈhɑɹdnɪŋ
British English
hˈɑːdənɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAR-duh-ning
UK
HAA-duh-ning
Listen in Context
The hardening of the clay makes the pot strong.
Doctors warned about the hardening of his arteries.
Winter brought a hardening of the ground.
His recent experiences led to a hardening of his attitude toward change.