How Do You Spell HURTLING?

Pronunciation: [hˈɜːtlɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "hurtling" is spelled with a silent "h" at the beginning, which can make it tricky to remember. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /ˈhɜːrtlɪŋ/. The first sound, /h/, is a voiceless glottal fricative, indicating the silent "h." The second sound, /ɜː/, is the British English pronunciation of the vowel sound in the word "herd." The third sound, /t/, is an unvoiced dental stop, and the fourth sound, /l/, is a voiced alveolar lateral approximant. The final sound, /ɪŋ/, is the suffix for forming present participles.

HURTLING Meaning and Definition

  1. Hurtling is a verb that describes the rapid or forceful movement of an object or person. It refers to the act of moving with great speed, often accompanied by a lack of control or recklessness.

    When something is hurtling, it is typically propelled forward forcefully and swiftly. This movement can be either literal or metaphorical. For instance, a car hurtling down a highway suggests it is traveling at an extremely high speed. Similarly, if someone is hurtling through a crowd, it implies they are moving quickly and without concern for their own safety or that of others around them.

    The term "hurtling" often encompasses a sense of chaos, danger, or urgency. It may also imply a lack of control over the situation or a lack of regard for potential consequences. The speed and intensity of the movement associated with hurtling bring an element of excitement, energy, or even destruction.

    Overall, hurtling describes a dynamic and forceful movement, characterized by its swiftness, lack of control, and potential danger. The term can be used in various contexts, including physical pursuits, transportation, or metaphorical situations where there is a sense of rapidity and recklessness.

  2. The act of that which hurtles.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for HURTLING

Etymology of HURTLING

The word hurtling comes from the verb hurtle, which dates back to the late Middle English period. It originated from the Old French word hurter, meaning to knock or jolt, which was derived from the Frankish word hurt, meaning collision or stroke. The Old French and Frankish words had Germanic roots, ultimately tracing back to the Proto-Germanic word *hurtaz, which also meant collision or shock.

Similar spelling words for HURTLING

Conjugate verb Hurtling

CONDITIONAL

I would hurtle
we would hurtle
you would hurtle
he/she/it would hurtle
they would hurtle

FUTURE

I will hurtle
we will hurtle
you will hurtle
he/she/it will hurtle
they will hurtle

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have hurtled
we will have hurtled
you will have hurtled
he/she/it will have hurtled
they will have hurtled

PAST

I hurtled
we hurtled
you hurtled
he/she/it hurtled
they hurtled

PAST PERFECT

I had hurtled
we had hurtled
you had hurtled
he/she/it had hurtled
they had hurtled

PRESENT

I hurtle
we hurtle
you hurtle
he/she/it hurtles
they hurtle

PRESENT PERFECT

I have hurtled
we have hurtled
you have hurtled
he/she/it has hurtled
they have hurtled
I am hurtling
we are hurtling
you are hurtling
he/she/it is hurtling
they are hurtling
I was hurtling
we were hurtling
you were hurtling
he/she/it was hurtling
they were hurtling
I will be hurtling
we will be hurtling
you will be hurtling
he/she/it will be hurtling
they will be hurtling
I have been hurtling
we have been hurtling
you have been hurtling
he/she/it has been hurtling
they have been hurtling
I had been hurtling
we had been hurtling
you had been hurtling
he/she/it had been hurtling
they had been hurtling
I will have been hurtling
we will have been hurtling
you will have been hurtling
he/she/it will have been hurtling
they will have been hurtling
I would have hurtled
we would have hurtled
you would have hurtled
he/she/it would have hurtled
they would have hurtled
I would be hurtling
we would be hurtling
you would be hurtling
he/she/it would be hurtling
they would be hurtling
I would have been hurtling
we would have been hurtling
you would have been hurtling
he/she/it would have been hurtling
they would have been hurtling

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