To pronounce "murphy", say MURPHY — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"murphy" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with turfy and surfy, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: murphey — easy to mix up when writing.
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"Murphy" has one syllable.
Murphy: An Irish or white potato.
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