How to pronounce moorman
Say it like MOOR-mun. Moorman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOOR).
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US American/ˈmʊrmən/MOOR-mun
UK British/ˈmʊəmən/MOOR-mun
- MOOR
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moorman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of moorman
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MOOR-mun.
What does moorman mean?
noun
- A man who lives on or around the moors.
Where does moorman come from?
From moor + -man.
Questions about saying moorman
How do you pronounce moorman?
Say MOOR-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʊrmən/. In British English it is /ˈmʊəmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moorman?
Moorman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOOR). Broken into parts: MOOR · mun.
Is moorman 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 /ˈmʊəmən/ (MOOR-mun).