How to pronounce hurrisome
Say it like HUHR-ee-sum. Hurrisome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHR).
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- HUHR
- ee
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hurrisome pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HUHRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hurrisome
American and British speakers say hurrisome in essentially the same way: /ˈhʌrisəm/ in the US and /ˈhʌrisəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUHR-ee-sum.
What does hurrisome mean?
- Characterised or marked by hurrying; quick; hasty.
Where does hurrisome come from?
From hurry + -some.
Words that rhyme with hurrisome
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hurrisome.
Questions about saying hurrisome
How do you pronounce hurrisome?
Say HUHR-ee-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʌrisəm/. In British English it is /ˈhʌrisəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hurrisome?
Hurrisome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHR). Broken into parts: HUHR · ee · sum.
Do Americans and Brits say hurrisome the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhʌrisəm/ and the British form is /ˈhʌrisəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.