How to pronounce moraine
Say it like muh-RAYN. Moraine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAYN).
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- muh
- RAYN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moraine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of moraine
American and British speakers say moraine in essentially the same way: /məˈreɪn/ in the US and /məˈreɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-RAYN.
What does moraine mean?
- An accumulation of rocks and debris carried and deposited by a glacier.
Where does moraine come from?
From French moraine, from Savoyard Italian morena, from Franco-Provençal mor, morre (“muzzle, snout”), from Vulgar Latin *murrum.
Words that rhyme with moraine
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of moraine.
Questions about saying moraine
How do you pronounce moraine?
Say muh-RAYN. The American pronunciation is /məˈreɪn/. In British English it is /məˈreɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moraine?
Moraine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAYN). Broken into parts: muh · RAYN.
Do Americans and Brits say moraine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈreɪn/ and the British form is /məˈreɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.