How to pronounce hurting
Say it like HUR-ting. Hurting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUR).
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- HUR
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hurting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hurting
- 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-ting.
What does hurting mean?
- a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder“the patient developed severe pain and distension”
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Words that rhyme with hurting
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Questions about saying hurting
How do you pronounce hurting?
Say HUR-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɝtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhɜːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hurting?
Hurting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUR). Broken into parts: HUR · ting.
Is hurting 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 /ˈhɜːtɪŋ/ (HUR-ting).