How to pronounce morsure
Say it like MOR-zher. Morsure has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOR).
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- MOR
- zher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Morsure 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.
- zherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of morsure
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAW-zhuh.
What does morsure mean?
- The act of biting.
Where does morsure come from?
Inherited from Middle English morsure, from Middle French or Anglo-Norman morsure, from Early Medieval Latin morsūra, from mordēre, morsum (“to bite”) + -ūra (“ure”).
Questions about saying morsure
How do you pronounce morsure?
Say MOR-zher. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɔrʒɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmɔːʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in morsure?
Morsure has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOR). Broken into parts: MOR · zher.
Is morsure 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 /ˈmɔːʒə/ (MAW-zhuh).