"Hardison" is spelled as hɑrdɪsən. This word consists of eight letters and three different vowel sounds. The first vowel sound is /ɑ/ as in "car", followed by /ɪ/ as in "sit" and the last vowel sound is /ə/ as in "sofa". The consonant sound "h" is followed by "a" which is then followed by "r" and "d" which is pronounced as /d/ like in "dad". Lastly, there is an "i" and "s" which is then followed by "o" and "n".
The surname Hardison is of English origin. It is derived from the personal name Hardy, which itself stems from the Old French word hardi, meaning bold or courageous. The suffix -son is a common patronymic element in English surnames, indicating son of. Therefore, Hardison essentially means son of Hardy or son of the bold one.