How to pronounce moray
Say it like MOR-ay. Moray has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOR).
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- MOR
- ay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moray 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.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of moray
American and British speakers say moray in essentially the same way: /ˈmɔreɪ/ in the US and /ˈmʌri/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHR-ee.
Other ways to say moray
Moray also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- muh-RAY /məˈreɪ/
What does moray mean?
- Any of the large cosmopolitan carnivorous eels of the family Muraenidae.
Words that rhyme with moray
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of moray.
Questions about saying moray
How do you pronounce moray?
Say MOR-ay. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɔreɪ/. In British English it is /ˈmʌri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moray?
Moray has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOR). Broken into parts: MOR · ay.
Do Americans and Brits say moray the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɔreɪ/ and the British form is /ˈmʌri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.