How to Pronounce "murphy"
word
/ˈmɝfi/
MUR-fee
/mˈɜːfi/
MUR-fee
Definition
Usually used in the expression 'Murphy's law,' the idea that if something can go wrong, it probably will, especially at the worst possible time. It is often said jokingly when a series of small problems happens.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈmɝfi/
British English
/mˈɜːfi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MUR-fee
UK
MUR-fee
Listen in Context
If anything can break during the move, it will—total Murphy moment.
My phone died right before the call—classic Murphy.
We forgot the tickets at home. Murphy's law.
It started raining on our picnic day—Murphy's law again.