How to pronounce morna
Say it like MOR-nuh. Morna has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOR).
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US American/ˈmɔrnə/MOR-nuh
UK British/ˈmɔːnə/MAW-nuh
- MOR
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Morna 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.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of morna
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAW-nuh.
What does morna mean?
noun
- A genre of Cape Verdean music and dance.
- A piece of music in this style.
Where does morna come from?
Borrowed from Portuguese morna.
Questions about saying morna
How do you pronounce morna?
Say MOR-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɔrnə/. In British English it is /ˈmɔːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in morna?
Morna has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOR). Broken into parts: MOR · nuh.
Is morna 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 /ˈmɔːnə/ (MAW-nuh).