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How to pronounce hurt in British English

“hurt” pronunciation by British speakers

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“hurt” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. hurt itself in one way, and be visibly hurt, sometimes children are hurt in a way

    UK Parliament

  2. They hurt our economy, too, but, above all, they hurt our people.

    The Scottish Parliament

Words that sound like “hurt”

Words one sound away from hurt — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.

Other forms of “hurt”

Why real speech

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