How to pronounce morse
Say it like MORS. Morse is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MORS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Morse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MORSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of morse
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAWS.
What does morse mean?
- A clasp or fastening used to fasten a cope in the front, usually decorative.
Where does morse come from?
From Middle French mors, from Latin morsus (“bite; clasp”), from mordere (“to bite”).
Words that rhyme with morse
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of morse.
Questions about saying morse
How do you pronounce morse?
Say MORS. The American pronunciation is /mɔrs/. In British English it is /mɔːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in morse?
Morse is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MORS.
Is morse 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 /mɔːs/ (MAWS).