How to pronounce morbus
Say it like MOR-bus. Morbus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOR).
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US American/ˈmɔrbəs/MOR-bus
UK British/ˈmɔːbəs/MAW-bus
- MOR
- bus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Morbus 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.
- busKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of morbus
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAW-bus.
What does morbus mean?
noun
- A disease.
Where does morbus come from?
Borrowed from Latin morbus.
Questions about saying morbus
How do you pronounce morbus?
Say MOR-bus. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɔrbəs/. In British English it is /ˈmɔːbəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in morbus?
Morbus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOR). Broken into parts: MOR · bus.
Is morbus pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmɔːbəs/ (MAW-bus).