How to pronounce moonraker
Say it like MOON-ray-ker. Moonraker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOON).
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- MOON
- ray
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moonraker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- rayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of moonraker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MOON-ray-kuh.
What does moonraker mean?
- Someone from Wiltshire.
- A small, light sail located high on a mast (above the skysail) and used for speed.
Where does moonraker come from?
(someone from Wiltshire): After a story in which some Wiltshire peasants, seeing the reflection of the moon in a shallow pool, tried to rake it out.
Questions about saying moonraker
How do you pronounce moonraker?
Say MOON-ray-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈmunreɪkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmuːnreɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moonraker?
Moonraker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOON). Broken into parts: MOON · ray · ker.
Is moonraker 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 /ˈmuːnreɪkə/ (MOON-ray-kuh).