hurdles meaning

UK US /ˈhɝdəlz/ 2 syllables

hurdles (noun): a footrace in which contestants must negotiate a series of hurdles.

Definition of hurdles

  1. a footrace in which contestants must negotiate a series of hurdles

    Synonyms: hurdling, hurdle race

    Type of: track event

How to pronounce hurdles

hurdles is pronounced /ˈhɝdəlz/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 11 (letter breakdown)

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