How to pronounce moraic
Say it like mor-AY-ik. Moraic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AY).
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US American/mɔˈreɪɪk/mor-AY-ik
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- mor
- AY
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moraic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- morKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does moraic mean?
adjective
- Of, pertaining to, or consisting of a mora or morae (a unit of syllable weight in poetry and linguistics).“moraic theory”
Where does moraic come from?
From mora + -ic.
Words that rhyme with moraic
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Questions about saying moraic
How do you pronounce moraic?
Say mor-AY-ik. The American pronunciation is /mɔˈreɪɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moraic?
Moraic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AY). Broken into parts: mor · AY · ik.