How to Pronounce Hurdle

To pronounce "hurdle", say HURDL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhɜːdəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈhɜːdəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hurdle”

"hurdle" has 2 syllables: hurdl-e. It rhymes with girdle and curdle, if that helps it stick.

What does hurdle mean?

noun

  1. An artificial barrier, variously constructed, over which athletes or horses jump in a race.

    “He ran in the 100 metres hurdles.”

  2. A perceived obstacle.

verb

  1. To jump over something while running.

    “He hurdled the bench in his rush to get away.”

  2. To compete in the track and field events of hurdles (e.g. high hurdles).

Words that rhyme with hurdle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

girdlecurdlewordellskurdalspurdle

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hurdle"?▾

"Hurdle" has 2 syllables: hurdl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "hurdle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hurdle" is /ˈhɜːdəl/.

What does "hurdle" mean?▾

Hurdle: An artificial barrier, variously constructed, over which athletes or horses jump in a race.

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