How to Pronounce "hardware"
word
/ˈhɑɹdˌwɛɹ/
HARD-wair
/hˈɑːdweə/
HAHD-wair
Definition
Hardware usually means the physical parts of a computer or device that you can touch, such as the keyboard, screen, or memory. It can also mean tools, metal parts, or other goods sold in a hardware store.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhɑɹdˌwɛɹ/
British English
/hˈɑːdweə/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HARD-wair
UK
HAHD-wair
Listen in Context
My computer has old hardware.
We need new hardware for the office computers.
He bought nails and a hammer at the hardware store.
The software update won't help much if the hardware is failing.