How to Pronounce Hurry

To pronounce "hurry", say HURRY — one syllable, IPA /ˈhʌ.ɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

5

Letters

/ˈhʌ.ɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hurry”

"hurry" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with flurry and worry, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: hurri — easy to mix up when writing.

What does hurry 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 hurry

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

flurryworryslurryfurryburryblurrysurreygurrycurriesirreepurreecurrey

Related words

hastinesshurriednesshastenhastespeedrushingziprush

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hurry"?▾

"Hurry" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "hurry"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hurry" is /ˈhʌ.ɹi/.

What does "hurry" mean?▾

Hurry: Rushed action.

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