How to pronounce murphy
Say it like MUR-fee. Murphy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUR).
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- MUR
- fee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Murphy 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.
- feeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of murphy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MUR-fee.
What does murphy mean?
- an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
Where does murphy come from?
From the common Irish name Murphy.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying murphy
How do you pronounce murphy?
Say MUR-fee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɝfi/. In British English it is /ˈmɜːfi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in murphy?
Murphy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUR). Broken into parts: MUR · fee.
Is murphy 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 /ˈmɜːfi/ (MUR-fee).