How Do You Spell THE ACT OF ROGER MURGATROYD?

Pronunciation: [ðɪ ˈakt ɒv ɹˈɒd͡ʒə mˈɜːɡɐtɹˌɔ͡ɪd] (IPA)

The play "The Act of Roger Murgatroyd" was written by Alan Ayckbourn in 1986. The spelling of the protagonist's name, "Murgatroyd," may seem unusual but it can be broken down phonetically as [ˈmɜːɡətrɔɪd]. The "Mur-" sound is pronounced like "murr," the "ga" like "guh," the "tro-" like "trow," and the "-yd" like "oyd." Interestingly, the name Murgatroyd actually has English origins and was originally a surname. The play takes place in a murder mystery party and is known for its clever twists and turns.