How to pronounce morpheme
Say it like MOR-feem. Morpheme has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOR).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce morpheme. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- MOR
- feem
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Morpheme 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.
- feemKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of morpheme
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAW-feem.
What does morpheme mean?
- The smallest linguistic unit within a word that can carry a meaning. It may be a letter, a syllable, or otherwise.
Where does morpheme come from?
From French morphème.
Questions about saying morpheme
How do you pronounce morpheme?
Say MOR-feem. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɔrfim/. In British English it is /ˈmɔːfiːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in morpheme?
Morpheme has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOR). Broken into parts: MOR · feem.
Is morpheme 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 /ˈmɔːfiːm/ (MAW-feem).