How to pronounce murrelet
Say it like MUR-lit. Murrelet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUR).
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US American/ˈmɝlɪt/MUR-lit
UK British/ˈmɜːlɪt/MUR-lit
- MUR
- lit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Murrelet 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.
- litKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of murrelet
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MUR-lit.
What does murrelet mean?
noun
- Any of several species of small seabirds, in the genera Brachyramphus and Synthliboramphus of the auk family, found in the North Pacific.
Where does murrelet come from?
From murre + -let.
Questions about saying murrelet
How do you pronounce murrelet?
Say MUR-lit. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɝlɪt/. In British English it is /ˈmɜːlɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in murrelet?
Murrelet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUR). Broken into parts: MUR · lit.
Is murrelet 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 /ˈmɜːlɪt/ (MUR-lit).