How to pronounce morale
Say it like muh-RAL. Morale has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAL).
VoiceSpeed
US American/məˈræl/muh-RAL
UK British/mɒˈrɑːl/mo-RAHL
- muh
- RAL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Morale 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.
- RALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of morale
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: mo-RAHL.
What does morale mean?
noun
- The mental and emotional state of a person or group, especially their level of confidence, enthusiasm, and loyalty with regard to a function or task.“After the layoffs, morale was at an all time low; the staff were so dispirited nothing was getting done.”
Where does morale come from?
Borrowed from French morale.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- esprit de corps
- team spirit
Words that rhyme with morale
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of morale.
Questions about saying morale
How do you pronounce morale?
Say muh-RAL. The American pronunciation is /məˈræl/. In British English it is /mɒˈrɑːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in morale?
Morale has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAL). Broken into parts: muh · RAL.
Is morale pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /mɒˈrɑːl/ (mo-RAHL).