How to pronounce moaty
Say it like MOH-tee. Moaty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH).
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- MOH
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moaty pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of moaty
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MOH-tee.
What does moaty mean?
- Having a moat (aspect that makes it defensible from competitors).
Where does moaty come from?
From moat + -y.
Words that rhyme with moaty
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of moaty.
Questions about saying moaty
How do you pronounce moaty?
Say MOH-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmoʊti/. In British English it is /ˈməʊti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moaty?
Moaty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH). Broken into parts: MOH · tee.
Is moaty 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 /ˈməʊti/ (MOH-tee).