How to Pronounce Hurries

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

HURR-ies

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💡 Tip for remembering “hurries”

"hurries" has 2 syllables: hurr-ies. It rhymes with worries and scurries, if that helps it stick.

What does hurries mean?

noun

  1. Rushed action.

    “Why are you in such a big hurry?”

  2. Urgency.

    “There is no hurry on that paperwork.”

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.”

Words that rhyme with hurries

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

worriesscurriesmyrrhisslurriescurryscurriesflurries

Related words

accelerateshiesrushesscurriessneaksscamperssauntersscoots

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hurries"?▾

"Hurries" has 2 syllables: hurr · ies.

What does "hurries" mean?▾

Hurries: Rushed action.

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