How to pronounce mormon
Say it like MOR-mun. Mormon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOR).
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- MOR
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mormon 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.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mormon
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAW-mun.
What does mormon mean?
- Any of various dark-colored Asian species of papilionid butterflies of the genus Papilio.
Words that rhyme with mormon
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Questions about saying mormon
How do you pronounce mormon?
Say MOR-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɔrmən/. In British English it is /ˈmɔːmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mormon?
Mormon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOR). Broken into parts: MOR · mun.
Is mormon 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 /ˈmɔːmən/ (MAW-mun).