How to pronounce molasse
Say it like muh-LAS. Molasse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAS).
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- muh
- LAS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Molasse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of molasse
American and British speakers say molasse in essentially the same way: /məˈlæs/ in the US and /məˈlæs/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-LAS.
What does molasse mean?
- A shallow deposit of sandstone, shale and conglomerate in front of a rising mountain chain.
Where does molasse come from?
From French molasse, a kind of sandstone, from Latin mollis (“soft”).
Words that rhyme with molasse
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of molasse.
Questions about saying molasse
How do you pronounce molasse?
Say muh-LAS. The American pronunciation is /məˈlæs/. In British English it is /məˈlæs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in molasse?
Molasse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAS). Broken into parts: muh · LAS.
Do Americans and Brits say molasse the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈlæs/ and the British form is /məˈlæs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.