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hurt

Definition:

(nou) any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc. (nou) psychological suffering (nou) feelings of mental or physical pain (nou) a damage or loss (nou) the act of damaging something or someone

Phonetic Transcription:

hɜːt

Examples:

She is hurt by the reproof.

The man was hurt by a splinter.

He was almost hurt by a raptor.

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Related Words:

damage

injury

pain

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Common mistakes of hurt pronunciation

Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "hurt" with a long "u" sound, like in "hurt" /hɜːrt/ (UK) or /hɜrt/ (US). This can make it sound like "hoard." Tip: Focus on the short "u" sound to avoid confusion.
Overemphasizing the "h": Many people stress the "h" too much, making it sound like "huh-urt." The correct pronunciation is smoother: "hurt" /hɜrt/. Tip: Keep the "h" light and natural to sound more fluent.
Dropping the "t" sound: Some learners may drop the "t" at the end, saying "hur" instead of "hurt." This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Always pronounce the "t" clearly to ensure your meaning is understood.
Incorrect stress placement: Some might incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "hur-T." "Hurt" is a single-syllable word with primary stress on "h." Tip: Remember that "hurt" is one syllable, so stress the "h" only.
Confusing "hurt" with similar words: Learners sometimes confuse "hurt" with "hurted" or "hurtful." The correct past tense is "hurt" /hɜrt/ for both present and past. Tip: Practice using "hurt" in different contexts to solidify its correct form.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "hurt" in American English?

In American English, "hurt" is pronounced as /hɜrt/ with a single syllable. The vowel sound is similar to the "ur" in "fur," and the "h" is pronounced clearly at the beginning.

Is there a difference in pronunciation of "hurt" between American and British English?

Yes, in British English, "hurt" is pronounced as /hɜːt/. The main difference is the length of the vowel sound, which is longer in British English compared to the American pronunciation.

What is the stress pattern for the word "hurt"?

The word "hurt" has primary stress on the only syllable, so it is pronounced as /hɜrt/. This means that when saying the word, you emphasize this syllable more than any other.

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "hurt"?

A common mistake is mispronouncing "hurt" with a schwa sound, as in /hərt/. Remember to use the correct vowel sound /ɜ/ to avoid confusion with words like "heart."