How to pronounce moored
Say it like MOORD. Moored is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MOORD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moored pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOORDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of moored
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MOORD.
What does moored mean?
- simple past and past participle of moor How to pronounce moor
Words that rhyme with moored
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of moored.
Questions about saying moored
How do you pronounce moored?
Say MOORD. The American pronunciation is /mʊrd/. In British English it is /mʊəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moored?
Moored is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MOORD.
Is moored 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 /mʊəd/ (MOORD).