How to pronounce murdering
Say it like MUR-duh-ring. Murdering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUR).
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- MUR
- duh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Murdering pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of murdering
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MUR-duh-ring.
What does murdering mean?
- present participle and gerund of murder How to pronounce murder
- The act of committing murder.
- Exceedingly; terribly; incredibly.
Questions about saying murdering
How do you pronounce murdering?
Say MUR-duh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɝdərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmɜːdərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in murdering?
Murdering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUR). Broken into parts: MUR · duh · ring.
Is murdering 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 /ˈmɜːdərɪŋ/ (MUR-duh-ring).