How to Pronounce "do the hard way"
expression
ˈdu/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhɑɹd/ /ˈweɪ
DOO thuh HARD way
dʉː/ /ðə, ði/ /hˈɑːd/ /wˈeɪ
DOO thuh HAHD way
Definition
To accomplish something using a more difficult or time-consuming method, often by refusing help or advice or not using the easier option.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdu/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhɑɹd/ /ˈweɪ
British English
dʉː/ /ðə, ði/ /hˈɑːd/ /wˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DOO thuh HARD way
UK
DOO thuh HAHD way
Listen in Context
He always tries to do the hard way instead of asking for help.
Sometimes it's faster not to do the hard way.
Why did you do the hard way when there was an easier solution?
I had to do the hard way and fix my bike by myself.