How do you pronounce "morose"?

In American English: /mɝˈoʊs/ (mur-OHS). In British English: /məɹˈəʊs/ (muhr-OHS). In Canadian English: /mɝˈoʊs/ (mur-OHS). In Australian English: /məɹˈəʊs/ (muhr-OHS).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /mɝˈoʊs/ (mur-OHS), while in British English it's /məɹˈəʊs/ (muhr-OHS).

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morose

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/mɝˈoʊs/

mur-OHS

Syllable Breakdown

mɝmo·oʊsrose

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