How do you pronounce "murky"?

In American English: /ˈmɝːki/ (MURK-ee). In British English: /mˈɜːki/ (M-ɜk). In Canadian English: /ˈmɝːki/ (MURK-ee). In Australian English: /mˈɜːki/ (M-ɜk).

Is "murky" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmɝːki/ (MURK-ee), while in British English it's /mˈɜːki/ (M-ɜk).

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murky

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/ˈmɝːki/

MURK-ee

Syllable Breakdown

mɝːkmu·irky

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