How to pronounce "moreover"

moreover

Noun
American
/mɔˈroʊvər/

Syllable Breakdown

more o ver

How natives say moreover

British
/mɔːˈrəʊvə/

Syllable Breakdown

more o ver

How natives say moreover

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Begin with 'mor' as in 'more'.

  • Add the stressed 'oʊ' sound like 'no'.

  • End with 'ver', rhyming with 'her'.

Common Mistakes

  • mis-place-stress (more-o-ver)

  • omit-last-vowel (mor-o-ver)

  • wrong-start-sound (ma-r-o-ver)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'mor', pronounce as 'more'.

  • Add the stressed 'rəʊ', like 'row'.

  • Conclude with 'vər', similar to 'her'.

common mistakes

  • mis-place-stress (more-o-ver)

  • omit-last-vowel (mor-o-ver)

  • wrong-start-sound (ma-r-o-ver)

FAQ

What is the correct syllable stress?

The stress is on the second syllable: 'oʊ'.

How is the 'more' pronounced?

Pronounce it like the word 'more'.

Is the last 'er' pronounced?

Yes, it should sound like 'her'.

Definition

moreover

Introduces additional information.

Word Family

more

/mɔːr/

adjective

A greater amount

Example: I want more apples.

most

/moʊst/

adjective

The greatest amount

Example: She has the most money.

moreover

/mɔˈroʊvər/

adverb

Introduces additional information

Example: Moreover, he is nice.

Key Pronunciation Differences

'Moreover' has three syllables unlike 'more'.

'Moreover' and 'most' differ in syllable count.

'Moreover' includes 'ver' at the end.

Pro Tips

Sentence Linking

Use 'moreover' to connect sentences smoothly.

Practice with Stress

Focus on stressing the 'oʊ' for clarity.

Nearby Words

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/bækˈsteɪdʒ/

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/bɛntʃ/

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/bɪˈsaɪd/