How To Pronounce Moron
moron
In British English, moron is pronounced /ˈmɔː.rɒn/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈmʷɔːʴ.rʷɒ̃n]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈmɔːr.ɑːn/.
Moron has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Moron has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Oo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Words That Rhyme With Moron
Questions About Moron
How do you pronounce moron in British English?
In British English, moron is pronounced /ˈmɔː.rɒn/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈmʷɔːʴ.rʷɒ̃n].
How do you pronounce moron in American English?
In American English, moron is pronounced /ˈmɔːr.ɑːn/.
How many syllables are in moron?
Moron has two syllables, /mɔː/ + /rɒn/.
Where is the stress in moron?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /mɔː/.
Do British and American English pronounce moron the same way?
No. British English has /ˈmɔː.rɒn/ and American English has /ˈmɔːr.ɑːn/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oo
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