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hurry
Definition:
(nou) a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry (nou) overly eager speed (and possible carelessness) (nou) the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈhʌri
Examples:
The machine was devised in a hurry.
Don't be in such a hurry to prepare for the competition.
Don't be in such a hurry to stifle the growth of the genre
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Common mistakes of hurry pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "hurry" as /həˈriː/. The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈhɜːri/ (UK) or /ˈhɜri/ (US). Tip: Focus on pronouncing "h" clearly and emphasize the first syllable.
- Omitting the vowel sound: A common mistake is dropping the vowel sound in "hurry," leading to a pronunciation like /hry/. The correct pronunciation includes the vowel: /ˈhɜːri/ (UK) or /ˈhɜri/ (US). Tip: Practice saying "hurry" slowly to ensure you include the vowel.
- Confusing "hurry" with "hairy": Some learners mix up "hurry" with "hairy," resulting in /ˈhɛəri/. "Hurry" should be pronounced /ˈhɜːri/ (UK) or /ˈhɜri/ (US). Tip: Pay attention to the vowel sound in "hurry" to differentiate it from "hairy."
- Pronouncing the "r" too softly: Some might pronounce "hurry" with a weak "r," sounding like /ˈhʌri/. The correct pronunciation has a clear "r": /ˈhɜːri/ (UK) or /ˈhɜri/ (US). Tip: Practice the "r" sound by saying it firmly after the "h."
- Ignoring the final "y" sound: A mistake is to drop the "y" sound, leading to a pronunciation like /ˈhɜːr/. The correct ending includes the "y": /ˈhɜːri/ (UK) or /ˈhɜri/ (US). Tip: Make sure to finish the word with the "y" sound for clarity.