How to Pronounce "hurtful"
word
ˈhɝtfəɫ
HURT-fuhl
hˈɜːtfəl
HURT-fuhl
Definition
Describes something (usually words or actions) that causes emotional pain or makes someone feel bad.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɝtfəɫ
British English
hˈɜːtfəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HURT-fuhl
UK
HURT-fuhl
Listen in Context
Her hurtful words made me cry.
It is hurtful to ignore someone on purpose.
He apologized for his hurtful comment.
I didn't mean to be hurtful when I said that.