How to pronounce hurter
Say it like HUR-ter. Hurter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUR).
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US American/ˈhɝtər/HUR-ter
UK British/ˈhɜːtə/HUR-tuh
- HUR
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hurter 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hurter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: HUR-tuh.
What does hurter mean?
noun
- One who hurts or does harm.
- A beam on a gun-platform that prevents damage from the wheels of a gun-carriage.
Where does hurter come from?
From hurt + -er.
Questions about saying hurter
How do you pronounce hurter?
Say HUR-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɝtər/. In British English it is /ˈhɜːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hurter?
Hurter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUR). Broken into parts: HUR · ter.
Is hurter 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 /ˈhɜːtə/ (HUR-tuh).