How to pronounce hurly
Say it like HUR-lee. Hurly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUR).
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- HUR
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hurly 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hurly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HUR-lee.
What does hurly mean?
- A wheelbarrow.
Words that rhyme with hurly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hurly.
Questions about saying hurly
How do you pronounce hurly?
Say HUR-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɝli/. In British English it is /ˈhɜːli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hurly?
Hurly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUR). Broken into parts: HUR · lee.
Is hurly 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 /ˈhɜːli/ (HUR-lee).