How to pronounce morena
Say it like mor-AY-nuh. Morena has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AY).
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- mor
- AY
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Morena pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- morKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of morena
American and British speakers say morena in essentially the same way: /mɔˈreɪnə/ in the US and /məˈreɪnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-RAY-nuh.
What does morena mean?
- Someone in authority, a master or leader, especially among Sotho-speakers.
Where does morena come from?
Borrowed from Sotho morena, Northern Sotho morena, Tswana morena, from mo- (personal class prefix) + rena (“to be rich, to be a leader”).
Questions about saying morena
How do you pronounce morena?
Say mor-AY-nuh. The American pronunciation is /mɔˈreɪnə/. In British English it is /məˈreɪnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in morena?
Morena has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AY). Broken into parts: mor · AY · nuh.
Do Americans and Brits say morena the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɔˈreɪnə/ and the British form is /məˈreɪnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.