How to pronounce amoral
Say it like ay-MOR-ul. Amoral has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOR).
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- ay
- MOR
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amoral pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- MORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of amoral
American and British speakers say amoral in essentially the same way: /eɪˈmɔrəl/ in the US and /eɪˈmɒrəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ay-MOR-ul.
What does amoral mean?
- Done without consideration for morality or immorality.
- Not believing in or caring for morality and immorality.
Where does amoral come from?
From a- (“not”) + moral.
Words that rhyme with amoral
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of amoral.
Questions about saying amoral
How do you pronounce amoral?
Say ay-MOR-ul. The American pronunciation is /eɪˈmɔrəl/. In British English it is /eɪˈmɒrəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amoral?
Amoral has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOR). Broken into parts: ay · MOR · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say amoral the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /eɪˈmɔrəl/ and the British form is /eɪˈmɒrəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.