How to pronounce murksome
Say it like MURK-sum. Murksome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MURK).
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- MURK
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Murksome pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MURKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of murksome
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MURK-sum.
What does murksome mean?
- Characterised or marked by murkiness; darksome.
Where does murksome come from?
From murk + -some.
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Words that rhyme with murksome
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Questions about saying murksome
How do you pronounce murksome?
Say MURK-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɝksəm/. In British English it is /ˈmɜːksəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in murksome?
Murksome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MURK). Broken into parts: MURK · sum.
Is murksome 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 /ˈmɜːksəm/ (MURK-sum).