How to Pronounce Moral

To pronounce "moral", say MOR-al — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmɒɹəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈmɒɹəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “moral”

"moral" has 2 syllables: mor-al. It rhymes with immoral and amoral, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: morell, murrell, murrill — easy to mix up when writing.

What does moral mean?

noun

  1. (of a narrative) The ethical significance or practical lesson.
  2. (chiefly in the plural) Moral practices or teachings: modes of conduct.

    “a candidate with strong morals”

verb

  1. To moralize.

adjective

  1. Of or relating to principles of right and wrong in behaviour, especially for teaching right behaviour.

    “moral judgments;  a moral poem”

  2. Conforming to a standard of right behaviour; sanctioned by or operative on one's conscience or ethical judgment.

    “a moral obligation”

Synonyms

ethicsmoresethicalincorruptiblenoblerighteousvirtuousvirtual

Antonyms

amoralcorruptimmoralnon-moralunethicalunmoral

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Words that rhyme with moral

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

immoralamoralquarrelauralcoralauroralflorallorelzorillemorellchoralzoril

Related words

ethicalmentallessonvirtuoushonorablehonourablemoralisticconscientious

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "moral"?▾

"Moral" has 2 syllables: mor · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "moral"?▾

The IPA transcription of "moral" is /ˈmɒɹəl/.

What does "moral" mean?▾

Moral: (of a narrative) The ethical significance or practical lesson.

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