How to pronounce murr
Say it like MUR. Murr is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MUR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Murr 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.
American vs British pronunciation of murr
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MUR.
What does murr mean?
- A purr (produced by any animal).
- To purr.
- Having sexual appeal, sexy.
Words that rhyme with murr
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of murr.
Words that sound like murr
Questions about saying murr
How do you pronounce murr?
Say MUR. The American pronunciation is /mɝ/. In British English it is /mɜː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in murr?
Murr is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MUR.
Is murr 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 /mɜː/ (MUR).
What words sound the same as murr?
Murr sounds the same as myrrh in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.