How to pronounce mold
Say it like MOHLD. Mold is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MOHLD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mold pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOHLDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of mold
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MOHLD.
What does mold mean?
- the distinctive form in which a thing is made“pottery of this cast was found throughout the region”
- container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
- loose soil rich in organic matter
- form in clay, wax, etc“model a head with clay”
- become moldy; spoil due to humidity“The furniture molded in the old house”
- form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold“cast a bronze sculpture”
Where does mold come from?
From Middle English molde (“mold, cast”), from Old French modle, mole, from Latin modulus, from Latin modus.
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Questions about saying mold
How do you pronounce mold?
Say MOHLD. The American pronunciation is /moʊld/. In British English it is /məʊld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mold?
Mold is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MOHLD.
Is mold 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 /məʊld/ (MOHLD).
What words sound the same as mold?
Mold sounds the same as mould in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.