morel

How to Split "morel" into Syllables

The word morel is divided into 2 syllables: mo·rel. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• mo — 1st syllable
• rel — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of morel:

• IPA: /məˈɹɛl/

📖 Definitions

1. A true morel; any of several fungi in the genus Morchella, the upper part of which is covered with a reticulated and pitted hymenium.
2. black morel (Morchella angusticeps, Morchella conica, Morchella elata, Morchella septentrionalis)

📚 Word Origin & History

Borrowed from French morille (compare Picard merouille, meroule (“morel, mushroom”)), from Middle High German morhel, morchel (“edible fungus, morel”), from Old High German morhila (“edible root”), diminutive of Proto-West Germanic *morhā (“tree root, plant root”), from Proto-Germanic *murhǭ, *murhijǭ (“edible root”), from Proto-Indo-European *mork- (“tuber, edible herb”). Akin to German Morchel (“morel”), Middle Low German morke (“mushroom, morel”), German Mö...

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• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare morel with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
morel	2	mo·rel
mineral	3	mi-ner-al
mural	2	mur-al
memorial	4	me-mo-ri-al
mayoral	2	mayor-al

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to morel:

More, morn, Moro, Mort, moral, Moran, moray, Morin.