How to Pronounce Moratoria

To pronounce "moratoria", say MOR-at-or-ia — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

MOR-at-or-ia

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💡 Tip for remembering “moratoria”

"moratoria" has 4 syllables: mor-at-or-ia. It rhymes with euphoria and phantasmagoria, if that helps it stick.

What does moratoria mean?

noun

  1. An authorization to a debtor, permitting temporary suspension of payments.
  2. A suspension of an ongoing activity.

    “Canada may put a moratorium on cloning for research.”

Synonyms

hiatusinterruptionrecess

Words that rhyme with moratoria

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

euphoriaphantasmagoriascoriachoreanoriathoriacrematoriamorioplastygregoriaauriadoriafloria

Related words

cessationcut-offdefaultendowmenthaltstandstillstaysuspension

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "moratoria"?▾

"Moratoria" has 4 syllables: mor · at · or · ia.

What does "moratoria" mean?▾

Moratoria: An authorization to a debtor, permitting temporary suspension of payments.

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