How to pronounce hurdling
Say it like HUR-duh-ling. Hurdling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUR).
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- HUR
- duh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hurdling 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.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hurdling
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HUR-duh-ling.
What does hurdling mean?
- A track and field running event where the runners have to jump over a number of hurdles.
- hurdles collectively; frames of twigs, etc. for enclosing land
- present participle and gerund of hurdle How to pronounce hurdle
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Questions about saying hurdling
How do you pronounce hurdling?
Say HUR-duh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɝdəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhɜːdəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hurdling?
Hurdling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUR). Broken into parts: HUR · duh · ling.
Is hurdling 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 /ˈhɜːdəlɪŋ/ (HUR-duh-ling).