How to pronounce Murray
Say it like MUR-ree. Murray has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUR).
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- MUR
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Murray pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MURSay this part loudest and longest.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Murray
American and British speakers say Murray in essentially the same way: /ˈmɜri/ in the US and /ˈmʌri/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHR-ee.
Other ways to say Murray
Murray also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- MUHR-ee /ˈmʌri/
What does Murray mean?
- A major river in south-eastern Australia, flowing 2,589 km (1,609 mi) to the Indian Ocean, through New South Wales and Victoria, where it forms the border for hundreds of miles, to the sea through South Australia; in full, the Murray River. Named after Sir George Murray.
- A local government area, the Shire of Murray, in the Peel region, Western Australia, probably named after the Murray River (Western Australia).
- A river in Western Australia (as above).
Where does Murray come from?
Scottish surname derived from the place name Moray in northeastern Scotland, from Medieval Latin Moravia, Morauia, from Scottish Gaelic Moireibh, Moireabh, Moreb, ultimately from Proto-Celtic *mori (“sea”) + *trebā (“settlement”).
Words that rhyme with Murray
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Murray.
Questions about saying Murray
How do you pronounce Murray?
Say MUR-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɜri/. In British English it is /ˈmʌri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Murray?
Murray has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUR). Broken into parts: MUR · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say Murray the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɜri/ and the British form is /ˈmʌri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.