How to Pronounce "put in a hard day's work"
expression
PUT in uh HARD DAYZ WURK
put in uh HAARD DAYZ WURK
Definition
To work very hard for an entire day, showing a lot of effort and dedication. Often used to suggest commitment and hard work, especially in physically or mentally demanding jobs.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊt/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈhɑɹd/ /ˈdeɪz/ /ˈwɝk
British English
pʊt/ /ˈɪn/ /æɪ/ /hˈɑːd/ /deɪz/ /wˈɜːk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUT in uh HARD DAYZ WURK
UK
put in uh HAARD DAYZ WURK
Listen in Context
He always puts in a hard day's work at the factory.
After she put in a hard day's work, she was very tired.
Farmers often put in a hard day's work during harvest season.
I really put in a hard day's work today—my feet are killing me!