How to Pronounce Myrrh

To pronounce "myrrh", say MYRRH — one syllable, IPA /[mɜː(ɹ)]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/[mɜː(ɹ)]/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “myrrh”

"myrrh" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with infer and concur, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: murr — easy to mix up when writing.

What does myrrh mean?

noun

  1. A red-brown resinous material, the dried sap of a tree of the species Commiphora myrrha.
  2. The herb chervil.

Words that rhyme with myrrh

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

inferconcurstirdeferincurtransferslurspurdemurcurburrconnoisseur

Related words

myrrhemyrrhinmyrrholbalmtolumacirbenjamin

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "myrrh"?▾

"Myrrh" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "myrrh"?▾

The IPA transcription of "myrrh" is /[mɜː(ɹ)]/.

What does "myrrh" mean?▾

Myrrh: A red-brown resinous material, the dried sap of a tree of the species Commiphora myrrha.

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