How to pronounce morose
Say it like muh-ROHS. Morose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROHS).
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- muh
- ROHS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Morose pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of morose
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: muh-ROHS.
What does morose mean?
- Sullen, gloomy; showing a brooding ill humor.
Where does morose come from?
From French morose, from Latin mōrōsus (“particular, scrupulous, fastidious, self-willed, wayward, capricious, fretful, peevish”), from mōs (“way, custom, habit, self-will”).
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Questions about saying morose
How do you pronounce morose?
Say muh-ROHS. The American pronunciation is /məˈroʊs/. In British English it is /məˈrəʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in morose?
Morose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROHS). Broken into parts: muh · ROHS.
Is morose pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /məˈrəʊs/ (muh-ROHS).