hardware

/ˈhɑːrdwer/

Syllables hard·ware

Stress HARD-ware

Phonics Breakdown

hard

/hɑːrd/

ar sound

ware

/wer/

weak schwa

Meaning

the physical parts of a computer or tools and equipment

Sound Reference

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hard=/hɑːrd/(hard) + ware=/wer/(where)

Example

This store sells computer hardware.