How to pronounce morsel
Say it like MOR-sul. Morsel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOR).
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- MOR
- sul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Morsel 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.
- sulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of morsel
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAW-sul.
What does morsel mean?
- A small fragment or share of something, commonly applied to food.
- A mouthful of food.
- A very small amount.
- To divide into small pieces.
Where does morsel come from?
From Middle English morsel, from Old French morsel, from Medieval Latin morsellum (“a bit, a little piece”), diminutive of Latin morsum (“a bit”), neuter of morsus, perfect passive participle of mordeo (“to bite”).
Words that rhyme with morsel
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Questions about saying morsel
How do you pronounce morsel?
Say MOR-sul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɔrsəl/. In British English it is /ˈmɔːsəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in morsel?
Morsel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOR). Broken into parts: MOR · sul.
Is morsel 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 /ˈmɔːsəl/ (MAW-sul).