How to pronounce moribund
Say it like MOR-ih-bund. Moribund has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOR).
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- MOR
- ih
- bund
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moribund 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bundKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of moribund
American and British speakers say moribund in essentially the same way: /ˈmɔrɪbʌnd/ in the US and /ˈmɔːrɪbʌnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAW-rih-bund.
What does moribund mean?
- Approaching death; about to die; dying; expiring.
- Almost obsolete; nearing an end.
- A person who is near to dying.
Where does moribund come from?
From Latin moribundus (“dying”).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying moribund
How do you pronounce moribund?
Say MOR-ih-bund. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɔrɪbʌnd/. In British English it is /ˈmɔːrɪbʌnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moribund?
Moribund has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOR). Broken into parts: MOR · ih · bund.
Do Americans and Brits say moribund the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɔrɪbʌnd/ and the British form is /ˈmɔːrɪbʌnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.