How to pronounce morais
Say it like muh-RAY. Morais has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY).
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- muh
- RAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Morais 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.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of morais
American and British speakers say morais in essentially the same way: /məˈreɪ/ in the US and /məˈreɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-RAY.
What does morais mean?
- plural of morai
Words that rhyme with morais
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of morais.
Words that sound like morais
Questions about saying morais
How do you pronounce morais?
Say muh-RAY. The American pronunciation is /məˈreɪ/. In British English it is /məˈreɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in morais?
Morais has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY). Broken into parts: muh · RAY.
Do Americans and Brits say morais the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈreɪ/ and the British form is /məˈreɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as morais?
Morais sounds the same as moray in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.