How to Pronounce "moor"
word
/ˈmʊɹ/
moor
/mˈɔː/
maw
Definition
A "moor" is an open, wild area of land, often with rough grass, few trees, and sometimes wet ground. As a verb, it means to tie or anchor a boat so it stays in place.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈmʊɹ/
British English
/mˈɔː/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
moor
UK
maw
Listen in Context
She walked alone across the windy moor.
We need to moor the boat before it gets dark.
The sheep grazed on the moor all summer.
The landscape changed from forest to open moor as we drove north.