How to pronounce morel
Say it like muh-REL. Morel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REL).
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- muh
- REL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Morel 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.
- RELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of morel
American and British speakers say morel in essentially the same way: /məˈrɛl/ in the US and /məˈrɛl/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-REL.
What does morel mean?
- A true morel; any of several fungi in the genus Morchella, the upper part of which is covered with a reticulated and pitted hymenium.
- Certain plants or genera Solanum, Atropa, and Aralia, with dark, cherry-like berries.
Where does morel come from?
Borrowed from French morille (compare Picard merouille, meroule (“morel, mushroom”)), from Middle High German morhel, morchel (“edible fungus, morel”), from Old High German morhila (“edible root”), diminutive of Proto-West Germanic *morhā (
Words that rhyme with morel
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of morel.
Questions about saying morel
How do you pronounce morel?
Say muh-REL. The American pronunciation is /məˈrɛl/. In British English it is /məˈrɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in morel?
Morel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REL). Broken into parts: muh · REL.
Do Americans and Brits say morel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈrɛl/ and the British form is /məˈrɛl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.