How Do You Spell MURDERED?

Pronunciation: [mˈɜːdəd] (IPA)

The word "murdered" is spelled with three syllables in IPA phonetic transcription: /ˈmɜːdəd/. The first syllable is pronounced with the vowel sound /ɜː/, which is similar to the "u" sound in "turn". The second syllable includes the consonant cluster /-rd-/, pronounced with a tapped or trilled /r/ sound. The final syllable is pronounced with the vowel sound /ə/, which is the unstressed "uh" sound in English. The spelling of "murdered" reflects the pronunciation of these sounds in English.

MURDERED Meaning and Definition

1. Murdered, in its verb form, refers to the act of deliberately and unlawfully killing another human being. It involves the intentional causing of the death of an individual with malice aforethought, often associated with clear motives such as anger, revenge, or personal gain. The act of murder is generally considered one of the most serious and morally reprehensible crimes in most legal systems worldwide.

   To qualify an act as murder, several elements must be met. Firstly, there must be an act committed with the intention to cause death or serious harm that results in the victim's demise. Secondly, the act must be illegal, meaning it perpetrates a violation of existing laws. Lastly, the concept of malice aforethought is crucial, signifying the intent to cause harm or death before the act is carried out. The specific intent to kill is important in distinguishing murder from manslaughter, where the killing may not be premeditated or involve malice.

   The legal repercussions for murder vary among jurisdictions, often involving severe punishment, including lengthy prison sentences or even capital punishment. Moreover, due to the heinous nature of the crime, murder carries immense societal and moral implications, inspiring devastation, grief, and a sense of loss for the victim's family and community. It also disrupts the fundamental right to life that all individuals possess, making it an offense that societies consider gravely immoral and deserving of strong condemnation.

2. Slain with premeditated malice.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for MURDERED *

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• murderered 1.5625%
• murdred 1.5625%
• murmered 0.78125%
• murderes 0.78125%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

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Etymology of MURDERED

The word "murdered" is derived from the Old English word "morðrian" which means "to kill, to murder". This term can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "*murdrijaną" meaning "to die, to kill". Ultimately, it is believed to have originated from the Proto-Indo-European root "*mer-", which carries the sense of death or killing.

Similar spelling words for MURDERED

• murder,
• murderous,
• murderess,
• murderer,
• mereiterite,
• Martyred,
• Moordred,
• murderously,
• murderee,
• mortared,
• mordred.

Conjugate verb Murdered

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