How to Pronounce "morgue"
word
/ˈmɔɹɡ/
morg
/mˈɔːɡ/
mawg
Definition
A morgue is a place where dead bodies are kept, usually temporarily, especially so they can be identified or examined. It is commonly found in hospitals or in forensic and legal contexts.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈmɔɹɡ/
British English
/mˈɔːɡ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
morg
UK
mawg
Listen in Context
The body was taken to the morgue after the accident.
The hospital has a small morgue in the basement.
Police asked him to come to the morgue to identify the man.
I never thought I'd have to go to the morgue, but they needed a family member there.