How to pronounce moreish
Say it like MOH-rish. Moreish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH).
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- MOH
- rish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moreish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- rishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of moreish
American and British speakers say moreish in essentially the same way: /ˈmoʊrɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈmɔːrɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAW-rish.
What does moreish mean?
- Causing one to want to have more; addictive.
Where does moreish come from?
From more + -ish.
Questions about saying moreish
How do you pronounce moreish?
Say MOH-rish. The American pronunciation is /ˈmoʊrɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈmɔːrɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moreish?
Moreish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH). Broken into parts: MOH · rish.
Do Americans and Brits say moreish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmoʊrɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈmɔːrɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.