How to pronounce murmurs
Say it like MUR-merz. Murmurs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUR).
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US American/ˈmɝmɚz/MUR-merz
UK British/ˈmɜːməz/MUR-muz
- MUR
- merz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Murmurs 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.
- merzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of murmurs
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MUR-muz.
What does murmurs mean?
noun
- plural of murmur How to pronounce murmur
- third-person singular simple present indicative of murmur How to pronounce murmur
Questions about saying murmurs
How do you pronounce murmurs?
Say MUR-merz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɝmɚz/. In British English it is /ˈmɜːməz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in murmurs?
Murmurs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUR). Broken into parts: MUR · merz.
Is murmurs 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 /ˈmɜːməz/ (MUR-muz).