moratorium

How to Split "moratorium" into Syllables

The word moratorium is divided into 4 syllables: mo·ra·to·rium. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• mo — 1st syllable
• ra — 2nd syllable
• to — 3rd syllable
• rium — 4th syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of moratorium:

• IPA: /ˌmɒ.ɹəˈtɔː.ɹɪəm/

📖 Definitions

1. moratorium (plural moratoriums or moratoria)
2. A suspension of an ongoing activity. [from 20th c.]

📚 Word Origin & History

New Latin from Late Latin morātōrium, noun use of the neuter of morātōrius (“moratory, delaying”), from Latin moror (“I delay”), from mora (“delay”), from Proto-Indo-European *mere (“to delay, hinder”). See also moratory. Learned borrowing from Late Latin morātōrium, noun use of the neuter of morātōrius (“moratory, delaying”), from Latin moror (“I delay”), from mora (“delay”), from Proto-Indo-European *mere (“to delay, hinder”).

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• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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