How to Pronounce "murderous"
word
/ˈmɝdɝəs/
MUR-der-uhs
/mˈɜːdəɹəs/
MUR-duh-ruhs
Definition
Describes someone or something that wants to kill or is extremely violent and dangerous. It can also refer to something causing or likely to cause death.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈmɝdɝəs/
British English
/mˈɜːdəɹəs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MUR-der-uhs
UK
MUR-duh-ruhs
Listen in Context
The criminal had a murderous plan.
She gave him a murderous look.
A murderous storm destroyed the village.
He was filled with murderous rage after hearing the news.