How to pronounce morne
Say it like MORN. Morne is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MORN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Morne pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MORNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of morne
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAWN.
What does morne mean?
- The blunt head of a jousting-lance.
- A small, rounded hill.
- Alternative form of morné.
Where does morne come from?
From Old French morne, morné, etc.
Words that rhyme with morne
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of morne.
Questions about saying morne
How do you pronounce morne?
Say MORN. The American pronunciation is /moʊrn/. In British English it is /mɔːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in morne?
Morne is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MORN.
Is morne 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 /mɔːn/ (MAWN).