How do you pronounce "moorish"?

In American English: /ˈmʊrɪʃ/ (MUUR-ish). In British English: /mˈʊəɹɪʃ/ (M-uu-uhr). In Canadian English: /ˈmʊrɪʃ/ (MUUR-ish). In Australian English: /mˈʊəɹɪʃ/ (M-uu-uhr).

Is "moorish" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmʊrɪʃ/ (MUUR-ish), while in British English it's /mˈʊəɹɪʃ/ (M-uu-uhr).

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moorish

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/ˈmʊrɪʃ/

MUUR-ish

Syllable Breakdown

mʊrmoor·ɪʃish

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