How to pronounce moat
Say it like MOHT. Moat is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MOHT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of moat
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MOHT.
What does moat mean?
- A deep, wide defensive ditch, normally filled with water, surrounding a fortified habitation.
- A characteristic of a business that enhances its resilience against competitive pressures, arising from the inherent nature of its products, services, brand, or other structural advantages.
- A circular lowland between a resurgent dome and the walls of the caldera surrounding it.
- To surround with a moat.
Where does moat come from?
As term for a business strategy, popularized by American investor Warren Buffett.
Words that rhyme with moat
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Words that sound like moat
Questions about saying moat
How do you pronounce moat?
Say MOHT. The American pronunciation is /moʊt/. In British English it is /məʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moat?
Moat is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MOHT.
Is moat pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /məʊt/ (MOHT).
What words sound the same as moat?
Moat sounds the same as mote in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.