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adjective

hard

Pronounced as a stop consonant, as in the c or g of cat or go.

The word goat begins with a hard g sound.

Etymology
hardEnglishfirm; forceful

The pronunciation label contrasts a stop sound with a softer fricative or affricate. It uses an impression of firmness for sounds such as the c in cat.

More examples

  • Cat starts with a hard c.
  • The teacher contrasted hard and soft g.
  • Use a hard c in this name.

Forms

hard