How to Pronounce Hurtle

To pronounce "hurtle", say HURTL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /hɜːtl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/hɜːtl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hurtle”

"hurtle" has 2 syllables: hurtl-e. It rhymes with curtal and infertile, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: hertel, hirtle — easy to mix up when writing.

What does hurtle mean?

noun

  1. A fast movement in literal or figurative sense.
  2. A clattering sound.

verb

  1. To move rapidly, violently, or without control.

    “Pieces of broken glass hurtled through the air.”

  2. To meet with violence or shock; to clash; to jostle.

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Words that rhyme with hurtle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

curtalinfertilemyrtleturtle

Related words

hurlcastlungethrusthurdleouthurluphurlhuck

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hurtle"?▾

"Hurtle" has 2 syllables: hurtl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "hurtle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hurtle" is /hɜːtl/.

What does "hurtle" mean?▾

Hurtle: A fast movement in literal or figurative sense.

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