How to Pronounce “Cillian Murphy”
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- American (US)
- /ˈkɪliən ˈmɜːrfi/
- British (UK)
- /ˈkɪliən ˈmɜːfi/
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “Cillian Murphy” has 5 syllables, and the transcription /ˈkɪliən ˈmɜːrfi/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /ˈkɪliən ˈmɜːrfi/ contains a schwa /ə/ — the short, neutral “uh” that English unstressed syllables collapse into. Saying /ə/ there, instead of the vowel the spelling suggests, is most of what makes the word sound native.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you pronounce "Cillian Murphy" in American vs British English?
American English: /ˈkɪliən ˈmɜːrfi/. British English: /ˈkɪliən ˈmɜːfi/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.
What is the IPA transcription of "Cillian Murphy"?
/ˈkɪliən ˈmɜːrfi/ in American English, /ˈkɪliən ˈmɜːfi/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "Cillian Murphy"?
“Cillian Murphy” has 5 syllables, and the transcription /ˈkɪliən ˈmɜːrfi/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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