How to Pronounce "have a hard time of it"
expression
HAV uh HARD TIME uhv IT
hav uh HAHD TIME ov IT
Definition
To experience many difficulties, problems, or challenges over a period of time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈhɑɹd/ /ˈtaɪm/ /ˈəv/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt
British English
hæv/ /æɪ/ /hˈɑːd/ /tˈaɪm/ /ˈɒv/ /ˈɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV uh HARD TIME uhv IT
UK
hav uh HAHD TIME ov IT
Listen in Context
She had a hard time of it after losing her job.
They had a hard time of it during the cold winter.
My grandfather had a hard time of it growing up in the war.
I know you've had a hard time of it lately, but things will get better.