How do you pronounce "hurdle"?

In American English: /ˈhɝːdəl/ (HURD-uhl). In British English: /hˈɜːdəl/ (H-ɜd). In Canadian English: /ˈhɝːdəl/ (HURD-uhl). In Australian English: /hˈɜːdəl/ (H-ɜd).

Is "hurdle" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhɝːdəl/ (HURD-uhl), while in British English it's /hˈɜːdəl/ (H-ɜd).

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hurdle

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/ˈhɝːdəl/

HURD-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

hɝːdhur·əldle

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