How to Pronounce Hurdling

To pronounce "hurdling", say HURDL-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

HURDL-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “hurdling”

"hurdling" has 2 syllables: hurdl-ing. It rhymes with birdling and curdling, if that helps it stick.

What does hurdling mean?

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).

noun

  1. A track and field running event where the runners have to jump over a number of hurdles.
  2. Hurdles collectively; frames of twigs, etc. for enclosing land

Words that rhyme with hurdling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

birdlingcurdlinggirdlingzwerdling

Related words

hurdleworkhigh-jumphigh-jumperheptathlonheptathletehurleyhurdenhopping

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hurdling"?▾

"Hurdling" has 2 syllables: hurdl · ing.

What does "hurdling" mean?▾

Hurdling: To jump over something while running.

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