How Many Syllables in "murther"?
There are 2 syllables in "murther".
The primary stress in "murther" falls on the 1st syllable.
Phonetic IPA:⁄ˈmɜː(ɹ)ðə(ɹ)⁄
Hear Native Speakers Pronounce "murther"
Listen to the real spoken rhythm, timing, and syllable stress in authentic context.
"We accuse Sir William Berkeley as guilty of each and every one of the same, and as one who hath traitorously attempted, violated and injured His Majesties interest here, by a loss of a great part of his colony and many of his faithful loyal subjects, by him betrayed and in a barbarous and shameful manner exposed to the incursions and murther of the heathen, and we do further declare these ensuing persons in this list, to have been his wicked and pernicious counselors." and we do further declare these ensuing persons in this list, to have been his wicked and pernicious counselors."
More 2-Syllable Words to Practice
Want to master the full accent and spoken rhythm of "murther"?
Watch real video conversations from American, British, and Australian speakers with synced transcripts.
Looking for words with 2 syllables that rhyme with "murther"?
Browse 1-syllable, 2-syllable, and slant rhymes with authentic native speaker audio and video examples.
Frequently Asked Questions About "murther"
- How many syllables are in "murther"?
- "murther" has exactly 2 syllables. When spoken naturally, the sound breakdown is mur - ther.
- How do you divide "murther" into syllables?
- "murther" is divided into 2 parts: mur · ther. Syllable boundaries correspond to vowel nuclei and consonant phonotactics.
- Where is the primary stress located in "murther"?
- In standard English pronunciation, the primary stress falls on the designated emphasized syllable. Stress patterns alter vowel duration and loudness.
- How can I practice saying "murther" correctly?
- Practice saying each syllable slowly (mur... ther), then blend them together with native speaker clips on SayItVid.