How to pronounce murrain
Say it like MUHR-un. Murrain has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHR).
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- MUHR
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Murrain pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MUHRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of murrain
American and British speakers say murrain in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌrən/ in the US and /ˈmʌrɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHR-in.
What does murrain mean?
- An infectious disease affecting plants.“potato murrain”
Questions about saying murrain
How do you pronounce murrain?
Say MUHR-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌrən/. In British English it is /ˈmʌrɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in murrain?
Murrain has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHR). Broken into parts: MUHR · un.
Do Americans and Brits say murrain the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌrən/ and the British form is /ˈmʌrɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.