How to Pronounce Hurtful

To pronounce "hurtful", say HURTF-ul — 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

HURTF-ul

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💡 Tip for remembering “hurtful”

"hurtful" has 2 syllables: hurtf-ul.

What does hurtful mean?

adjective

  1. Tending to impair or damage; injurious; occasioning loss or injury.
  2. Tending to hurt someone's feelings; insulting.

Synonyms

banefuldestructivedetrimentaldisadvantageousharmfulinjuriousmischievousnoxious

Related words

injuriousharmfuldeleteriousnoxiousunkinddetrimentaldamagingembarrassing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hurtful"?▾

"Hurtful" has 2 syllables: hurtf · ul.

What does "hurtful" mean?▾

Hurtful: Tending to impair or damage; injurious; occasioning loss or injury.

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