How to pronounce maulstick
Say it like MAWL-stik. Maulstick has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAWL).
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- MAWL
- stik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maulstick pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- stikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of maulstick
American and British speakers say maulstick in essentially the same way: /ˈmɔlstɪk/ in the US and /ˈmɔːlstɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAWL-stik.
What does maulstick mean?
- A short stick with a pad on one end, used by a painter to steady their hand, and to prevent it from accidentally touching the painting.
Where does maulstick come from?
From German Mahlstock.
Questions about saying maulstick
How do you pronounce maulstick?
Say MAWL-stik. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɔlstɪk/. In British English it is /ˈmɔːlstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maulstick?
Maulstick has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAWL). Broken into parts: MAWL · stik.
Do Americans and Brits say maulstick the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɔlstɪk/ and the British form is /ˈmɔːlstɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.