How to pronounce molder
Say it like MOHL-der. Molder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOHL).
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- MOHL
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Molder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of molder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MOHL-duh.
What does molder mean?
- US standard spelling of moulder.“The old book was left to molder until only the cover was left to show it had ever been written.”
- US standard spelling of moulder.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- decompose
- rot
Words that rhyme with molder
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of molder.
Questions about saying molder
How do you pronounce molder?
Say MOHL-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈmoʊldɚ/. In British English it is /ˈməʊldə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in molder?
Molder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOHL). Broken into parts: MOHL · der.
Is molder pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈməʊldə/ (MOHL-duh).