How to pronounce moron
Say it like MOR-on. Moron has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOR).
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- MOR
- on
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moron 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.
- onGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of moron
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MAW-ron.
What does moron mean?
- a person of subnormal intelligence
- a city in Argentina, to the west of Buenos Aires
Where does moron come from?
Coined by American psychologist Henry H.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with moron
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of moron.
Questions about saying moron
How do you pronounce moron?
Say MOR-on. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɔˌrɑn/. In British English it is /ˈmɔːˌrɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moron?
Moron has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOR). Broken into parts: MOR · on.
Is moron 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 /ˈmɔːˌrɒn/ (MAW-ron).