How do you pronounce "murphy"?

In American English: /ˈmɝːfi/ (MURF-ee). In British English: /mˈɜːfi/ (M-ɜf). In Canadian English: /ˈmɝːfi/ (MURF-ee). In Australian English: /mˈɜːfi/ (M-ɜf).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmɝːfi/ (MURF-ee), while in British English it's /mˈɜːfi/ (M-ɜf).

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murphy

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/ˈmɝːfi/

MURF-ee

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mɝːfmur·iphy

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