How to pronounce moral
Say it like MOR-ul. Moral has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOR).
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- MOR
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moral pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of moral
American and British speakers say moral in essentially the same way: /ˈmɔrəl/ in the US and /ˈmɒrəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: MOR-ul.
What does moral mean?
- the significance of a story or event“the moral of the story is to love thy neighbor”
- concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles“moral sense”“a moral scrutiny”
- psychological rather than physical or tangible in effect“a moral victory”“moral support”
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Words that rhyme with moral
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Questions about saying moral
How do you pronounce moral?
Say MOR-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɔrəl/. In British English it is /ˈmɒrəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moral?
Moral has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOR). Broken into parts: MOR · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say moral the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɔrəl/ and the British form is /ˈmɒrəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.