How to pronounce hurrying
Say it like HUR-ree-ing. Hurrying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUR).
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- HUR
- ree
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hurrying pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HURSay this part loudest and longest.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hurrying
American and British speakers say hurrying in essentially the same way: /ˈhɜriɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈhʌriɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUHR-ee-ing.
What does hurrying mean?
- present participle and gerund of hurry How to pronounce hurry
- The act of one who hurries; hasty motion.
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Words that rhyme with hurrying
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Questions about saying hurrying
How do you pronounce hurrying?
Say HUR-ree-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɜriɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhʌriɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hurrying?
Hurrying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUR). Broken into parts: HUR · ree · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say hurrying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɜriɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈhʌriɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.