How to pronounce moory
Say it like MUUR-ee. Moory has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUUR).
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- MUUR
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moory 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of moory
American and British speakers say moory in essentially the same way: /ˈmʊri/ in the US and /ˈmʊri/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUUR-ee.
What does moory mean?
- Resembling a moor; swampy; boggy.
- Alternative form of mooree (“kind of cotton cloth”).
Where does moory come from?
From moor + -y.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with moory
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of moory.
Questions about saying moory
How do you pronounce moory?
Say MUUR-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʊri/. In British English it is /ˈmʊri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moory?
Moory has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUUR). Broken into parts: MUUR · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say moory the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʊri/ and the British form is /ˈmʊri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.