To pronounce "muriel", say MUR-iel — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
muriel
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MUR-iel
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"muriel" has 2 syllables: mur-iel. It rhymes with curial and furial, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: murial — easy to mix up when writing.
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"Muriel" has 2 syllables: mur · iel.
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