How to pronounce morris
Say it like MOR-us. Morris has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOR).
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- MOR
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Morris 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.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of morris
American and British speakers say morris in essentially the same way: /ˈmɔrəs/ in the US and /ˈmɒrɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: MOR-is.
What does morris mean?
- A type of pike.
- A morris dance.
- To perform morris dancing.
Where does morris come from?
From Moorish.
Words that rhyme with morris
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of morris.
Questions about saying morris
How do you pronounce morris?
Say MOR-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɔrəs/. In British English it is /ˈmɒrɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in morris?
Morris has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOR). Broken into parts: MOR · us.
Do Americans and Brits say morris the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɔrəs/ and the British form is /ˈmɒrɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.