How to pronounce murkier
Say it like MUR-kee-er. Murkier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUR).
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US American/ˈmɝkiɚ/MUR-kee-er
UK British/ˈmɜːkiə/MUR-kee-uh
- MUR
- kee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Murkier 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.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of murkier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MUR-kee-uh.
What does murkier mean?
adjective
- comparative form of murky: more murky How to pronounce murky
Questions about saying murkier
How do you pronounce murkier?
Say MUR-kee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɝkiɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmɜːkiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in murkier?
Murkier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUR). Broken into parts: MUR · kee · er.
Is murkier 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 /ˈmɜːkiə/ (MUR-kee-uh).