How to Pronounce "a hard time"
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈhɑɹd/ /ˈtaɪm
uh HARD TIME
æɪ/ /hˈɑːd/ /tˈaɪm
uh HAAD TIME
Definition
A period when someone experiences difficulty, pain, or challenges. It can also mean giving someone trouble as a joke or criticism.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈhɑɹd/ /ˈtaɪm
British English
æɪ/ /hˈɑːd/ /tˈaɪm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh HARD TIME
UK
uh HAAD TIME
Listen in Context
She is having a hard time at her new job.
He gave me a hard time about my mistakes.
Many students had a hard time with the test.
I'm really going through a hard time right now, but I'm trying to stay positive.