How to pronounce moisture
Say it like MOYS-cher. Moisture has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOYS).
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- MOYS
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moisture pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOYSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of moisture
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MOYS-chuh.
What does moisture mean?
- wetness caused by water“drops of wet gleamed on the window”
Where does moisture come from?
From Middle English moisture, from Old French moistour (“moisture, dampness, wetness”).
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Questions about saying moisture
How do you pronounce moisture?
Say MOYS-cher. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɔɪstʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmɔɪstʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moisture?
Moisture has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOYS). Broken into parts: MOYS · cher.
Is moisture pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmɔɪstʃə/ (MOYS-chuh).