How to pronounce morion
Say it like MOR-ee-un. Morion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOR).
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- MOR
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Morion 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 "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of morion
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MOR-ee-un.
What does morion mean?
- A brown or black variety of quartz.
Where does morion come from?
From French morion, from Late Latin mōrion, a misreading in some manuscripts for Latin mormoriōn.
Questions about saying morion
How do you pronounce morion?
Say MOR-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑriən/. In British English it is /ˈmɒriən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in morion?
Morion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOR). Broken into parts: MOR · ee · un.
Is morion pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈmɒriən/ (MOR-ee-un).