How to Pronounce "mooring"
word
ˈmʊɹɪŋ
MOOR-ing
mˈɔːɹɪŋ
MAWR-ing
Definition
A place or device where a boat or ship is tied to keep it in place, or the ropes and chains used for this purpose.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmʊɹɪŋ
British English
mˈɔːɹɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MOOR-ing
UK
MAWR-ing
Listen in Context
The boat is tied to the mooring.
They checked the mooring before leaving the dock.
A strong mooring keeps the ship safe in a storm.
We managed to grab a free mooring near the harbor entrance.