How to pronounce hurtle
Say it like HUR-tul. Hurtle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUR).
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- HUR
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hurtle 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.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hurtle
- 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-tul.
What does hurtle mean?
- To move rapidly, violently, or without control, especially in a noisy manner.“The car hurtled down the hill at 90 miles per hour.”
- An act of colliding with or hitting; a collision.
- A rapid or uncontrolled movement; a dash, a rush.
- A sound of clashing or colliding; a clattering, a rattling.
Where does hurtle come from?
The noun is derived from the verb.
Words that rhyme with hurtle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hurtle.
Questions about saying hurtle
How do you pronounce hurtle?
Say HUR-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɝtəl/. In British English it is /ˈhɜːtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hurtle?
Hurtle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUR). Broken into parts: HUR · tul.
Is hurtle 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 /ˈhɜːtəl/ (HUR-tul).