How to pronounce hurdles
Say it like HUR-dulz. Hurdles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUR).
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US American/ˈhɝdəlz/HUR-dulz
UK British/ˈhɜːdəlz/HUR-dulz
- HUR
- dulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hurdles pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- dulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hurdles
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HUR-dulz.
What does hurdles mean?
noun
- a footrace in which contestants must negotiate a series of hurdles
Questions about saying hurdles
How do you pronounce hurdles?
Say HUR-dulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɝdəlz/. In British English it is /ˈhɜːdəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hurdles?
Hurdles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUR). Broken into parts: HUR · dulz.
Is hurdles pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈhɜːdəlz/ (HUR-dulz).