How to Pronounce "murderess"
word
ˈmɜːrdərəs
MUR-der-uhs
mˈɜːdəɹəs
MUR-duh-ruhs
Definition
A woman who has committed murder; the female equivalent of 'murderer'.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɜːrdərəs
British English
mˈɜːdəɹəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MUR-der-uhs
UK
MUR-duh-ruhs
Listen in Context
The murderess confessed her crime to the police.
The court found the murderess guilty.
The story is about a famous murderess from the 1800s.
People were shocked when they learned the quiet neighbor was a murderess.