How to pronounce moorish
Say it like MUUR-ish. Moorish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUUR).
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- MUUR
- ish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moorish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of moorish
American and British speakers say moorish in essentially the same way: /ˈmʊrɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈmɔːrɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAW-rish.
What does moorish mean?
- Resembling or characteristic of a moor; abounding in moorland.
Where does moorish come from?
From moor + -ish.
Words that rhyme with moorish
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of moorish.
Questions about saying moorish
How do you pronounce moorish?
Say MUUR-ish. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʊrɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈmɔːrɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moorish?
Moorish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUUR). Broken into parts: MUUR · ish.
Do Americans and Brits say moorish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʊrɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈmɔːrɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.