How to Pronounce Hurried

To pronounce "hurried", say HURR-ied — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhʌɹid/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈhʌɹid/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hurried”

"hurried" has 2 syllables: hurr-ied. It rhymes with worried and unhurried, if that helps it stick.

What does hurried mean?

adjective

  1. Done in a hurry; rushed.

verb

  1. To do things quickly.

    “He's hurrying because he's late.”

  2. Often with up, to speed up the rate of doing something.

    “If you don't hurry (up) you won't finish on time.”

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Words that rhyme with hurried

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

worriedunhurriedflurriedscurriedunworriedcurried

Related words

hastypell-mellprecipitatequickrushedoverhastyprecipitantheadlong

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hurried"?▾

"Hurried" has 2 syllables: hurr · ied.

What is the IPA transcription of "hurried"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hurried" is /ˈhʌɹid/.

What does "hurried" mean?▾

Hurried: Done in a hurry; rushed.

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