How to pronounce moronic
Say it like mor-ON-ik. Moronic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ON).
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- mor
- ON
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moronic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- morKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of moronic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: maw-RON-ik.
What does moronic mean?
- Having a mental age of between seven and twelve years.
- Behaving in the manner of a moron; idiotic; stupid.“moronic behavior”
Where does moronic come from?
From moron + -ic.
Words that rhyme with moronic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of moronic.
Questions about saying moronic
How do you pronounce moronic?
Say mor-ON-ik. The American pronunciation is /mɔˈrɑnɪk/. In British English it is /mɔːˈrɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moronic?
Moronic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ON). Broken into parts: mor · ON · ik.
Is moronic 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 /mɔːˈrɒnɪk/ (maw-RON-ik).