How to pronounce murky
Say it like MUR-kee. Murky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUR).
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- MUR
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Murky 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.
American vs British pronunciation of murky
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MUR-kee.
What does murky mean?
- Hard to see through, as a fog or mist.
- Dark, dim, gloomy.
- Cloudy, indistinct, obscure.“murky waters”
Where does murky come from?
From Middle English mirky.
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Words that rhyme with murky
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Questions about saying murky
How do you pronounce murky?
Say MUR-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɝki/. In British English it is /ˈmɜːki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in murky?
Murky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUR). Broken into parts: MUR · kee.
Is murky 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 /ˈmɜːki/ (MUR-kee).