How to Pronounce Morbid

To pronounce "morbid", say MORB-id — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmɔː.bɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈmɔː.bɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “morbid”

"morbid" has 2 syllables: morb-id.

What does morbid mean?

adjective

  1. Of, or relating to disease.
  2. (by extension) Taking an interest in unhealthy or unwholesome subjects such as death, decay, disease.

Synonyms

bloodydisgustinggorygrislygruesomesickeningpathologicalblack

Related words

diseasedghoulishunwholesomeunhealthyoffensivepathologicalpathologicsick

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "morbid"?▾

"Morbid" has 2 syllables: morb · id.

What is the IPA transcription of "morbid"?▾

The IPA transcription of "morbid" is /ˈmɔː.bɪd/.

What does "morbid" mean?▾

Morbid: Of, or relating to disease.

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