How to pronounce momoir
Say it like MOM-wor. Momoir has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOM).
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US American/ˈmɑmˌwɑr/MOM-wor
UK British/ˈmɒmˌwɑː/MOM-wah
- MOM
- wor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Momoir pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- worGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of momoir
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MOM-wah.
What does momoir mean?
noun
- A memoir written by or about a mother.
Where does momoir come from?
Blend of mom + memoir.
Questions about saying momoir
How do you pronounce momoir?
Say MOM-wor. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑmˌwɑr/. In British English it is /ˈmɒmˌwɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in momoir?
Momoir has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOM). Broken into parts: MOM · wor.
Is momoir 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 /ˈmɒmˌwɑː/ (MOM-wah).