How to Pronounce Hurrying

To pronounce "hurrying", say HURRY-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhʌɹiɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈhʌɹiɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hurrying”

"hurrying" has 2 syllables: hurry-ing. It rhymes with scurrying and worrying, if that helps it stick.

What does hurrying mean?

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.”

noun

  1. The act of one who hurries; hasty motion.

Words that rhyme with hurrying

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scurryingworryingcurryingflurrying

Related words

hasteningspeedspeedingscurryingfasthyingrushingrunning

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hurrying"?▾

"Hurrying" has 2 syllables: hurry · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "hurrying"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hurrying" is /ˈhʌɹiɪŋ/.

What does "hurrying" mean?▾

Hurrying: To do things quickly.

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