How to Pronounce Murder

To pronounce "murder", say MURD-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmɜːdə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈmɜːdə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “murder”

"murder" has 2 syllables: murd-er. It rhymes with girder and birder, if that helps it stick.

What does murder mean?

noun

The crime of deliberately killing another person without justification.
“The defendant was charged with murder.”
The act of deliberate killing of another person or other being without justification, especially with malice aforethought.
“There have been ten unsolved murders this year alone.”

verb

To deliberately kill (a person or persons) without justification, especially with malice aforethought.
“The woman found dead in her kitchen was murdered by her husband.”
To defeat decisively.
“Our team is going to murder them.”

Synonyms

assassination homicide manslaughter flock thrash trounce wipe the floor with assassinate kill massacre

Words that rhyme with murder

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

girder birder herder worder denherder

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "murder"?▾

"Murder" has 2 syllables: murd · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "murder"?▾

The IPA transcription of "murder" is /ˈmɜːdə(ɹ)/.

What does "murder" mean?▾

Murder: The crime of deliberately killing another person without justification.

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