How do you pronounce "hurdles"?

In American English: /ˈhɝːdəlz/ (HURD-uhlz). In British English: /hˈɜːdəlz/ (H-ɜd). In Canadian English: /ˈhɝːdəlz/ (HURD-uhlz). In Australian English: /hˈɜːdəlz/ (H-ɜd).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhɝːdəlz/ (HURD-uhlz), while in British English it's /hˈɜːdəlz/ (H-ɜd).

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hurdles

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/ˈhɝːdəlz/

HURD-uhlz

Syllable Breakdown

hɝːdhur·əlzdles

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