How to pronounce moonrise
Say it like MOON-ryze. Moonrise has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOON).
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- MOON
- ryze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moonrise 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.
- ryzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of moonrise
American and British speakers say moonrise in essentially the same way: /ˈmunˌraɪz/ in the US and /ˈmuːnˌraɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MOON-ryze.
What does moonrise mean?
- The time of day or night when the moon begins to rise over the horizon.
Where does moonrise come from?
From moon + rise.
Questions about saying moonrise
How do you pronounce moonrise?
Say MOON-ryze. The American pronunciation is /ˈmunˌraɪz/. In British English it is /ˈmuːnˌraɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moonrise?
Moonrise has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOON). Broken into parts: MOON · ryze.
Do Americans and Brits say moonrise the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmunˌraɪz/ and the British form is /ˈmuːnˌraɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.