How to pronounce morgan
Say it like MOR-gun. Morgan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOR).
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- MOR
- gun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Morgan 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.
- gunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of morgan
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAW-gun.
What does morgan mean?
- A unit for expressing the relative distance between genes on a chromosome.
Where does morgan come from?
Named for Thomas Hunt Morgan.
Words that rhyme with morgan
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of morgan.
Questions about saying morgan
How do you pronounce morgan?
Say MOR-gun. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɔrɡən/. In British English it is /ˈmɔːɡən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in morgan?
Morgan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOR). Broken into parts: MOR · gun.
Is morgan 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 /ˈmɔːɡən/ (MAW-gun).