Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

hurried

/ˈhʌɹid/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.14 in modern English

Syllables
hur-ried
IPA
/ˈhʌɹid/
11
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Done in a hurry; rushed.

verb

simple past and past participle of hurry

Example Sentences

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈhʌɹid/
  • British English: /ˈhʌɹid/

Inflected Forms

more hurried (comparative) most hurried (superlative) hurryed (alternative)

Derived Forms

hurriedly hurriedness overhurried unhurried

Rhymes With

worried curried scurried unhurried unworried flurried

Questions

How do you pronounce hurried?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈhʌɹid/.
What does hurried mean?
Done in a hurry; rushed.

How to pronounce hurried

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “hurried”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈhʌɹid/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “hurried” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.