How to pronounce moors
Say it like MOORZ. Moors is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MOORZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moors pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOORZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of moors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MOORZ.
What does moors mean?
- plural of moor How to pronounce moor
- third-person singular simple present indicative of moor How to pronounce moor
Words that rhyme with moors
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of moors.
Words that sound like moors
- moore's
Questions about saying moors
How do you pronounce moors?
Say MOORZ. The American pronunciation is /mʊrz/. In British English it is /mʊəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moors?
Moors is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MOORZ.
Is moors 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 /mʊəz/ (MOORZ).
What words sound the same as moors?
Moors sounds the same as moore's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.