How to pronounce hurl
Say it like HURL. Hurl is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HURL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hurl pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HURLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of hurl
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HURL.
What does hurl mean?
- To throw (something) with force.
- To utter (harsh or derogatory speech), especially at its target.“The gangs hurled abuse at each other.”
- To participate in the sport of hurling.
- A throw, especially a violent throw; a fling.“He managed a hurl of 50.3 metres.”
- The act of vomiting.“Open the window! I've gotta take a hurl.”
- Vomit.
Where does hurl come from?
Inherited from Middle English hurlen, of onomatopoeic origin; compare hurry, hurtle.
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Words that rhyme with hurl
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Questions about saying hurl
How do you pronounce hurl?
Say HURL. The American pronunciation is /hɝl/. In British English it is /hɜːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hurl?
Hurl is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HURL.
Is hurl 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 /hɜːl/ (HURL).