How to pronounce hurr
Say it like HUR. Hurr is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HUR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hurr 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.
American vs British pronunciation of hurr
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HUR.
What does hurr mean?
- To hum or buzz.
Where does hurr come from?
From Middle English hurren (“to buzz”).
Words that rhyme with hurr
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hurr.
Words that sound like hurr
Questions about saying hurr
How do you pronounce hurr?
Say HUR. The American pronunciation is /hɝ/. In British English it is /hɜː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hurr?
Hurr is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HUR.
Is hurr 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 /hɜː/ (HUR).
What words sound the same as hurr?
Hurr sounds the same as her in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.