hard shoulder meaning

UK /hɑːd ˈʃəʊldə/ US /hɑrd ˈʃoʊldɚ/ 3 syllables

hard shoulder (noun): a paved strip beside a motorway (for stopping in emergencies).

Definition of hard shoulder

  1. a paved strip beside a motorway (for stopping in emergencies)

    Type of: shoulder

How to pronounce hard shoulder

hard shoulder is pronounced /hɑːd ˈʃəʊldə/ in British English and /hɑrd ˈʃoʊldɚ/ in American English. It has 3 syllables.

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