How to pronounce mirv
Say it like MURV. Mirv is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/mɝv/MURV
UK British/mɜːv/MURV
- MURV
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mirv pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MURVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of mirv
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MURV.
What does mirv mean?
verb
- To attack with MIRV missiles.
Words that rhyme with mirv
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Questions about saying mirv
How do you pronounce mirv?
Say MURV. The American pronunciation is /mɝv/. In British English it is /mɜːv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mirv?
Mirv is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MURV.
Is mirv pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /mɜːv/ (MURV).