How to pronounce moorings
Say it like MOO-ringz. Moorings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOO).
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- MOO
- ringz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moorings pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ringzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of moorings
American and British speakers say moorings in essentially the same way: /ˈmurɪŋz/ in the US and /ˈmuːrɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MOO-ringz.
Other ways to say moorings
Moorings also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- MOR-ingz /ˈmɔrɪŋz/
What does moorings mean?
- plural of mooring How to pronounce mooring
Questions about saying moorings
How do you pronounce moorings?
Say MOO-ringz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmurɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈmuːrɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moorings?
Moorings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOO). Broken into parts: MOO · ringz.
Do Americans and Brits say moorings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmurɪŋz/ and the British form is /ˈmuːrɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.