How to pronounce molding
Say it like MOHL-ding. Molding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOHL).
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- MOHL
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Molding 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.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of molding
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MOHL-ding.
What does molding mean?
- The act or process of shaping in or on a mold, or of making molds; the art or occupation of a molder.
- Anything cast in a mold, or which appears to be so, as grooved or ornamental bars of wood or metal.
- A plane, or curved, narrow surface, either sunk or projecting, used for decoration by means of the lights and shades upon its surface and to conceal joints, especially between unlike materials.
- present participle and gerund of mold How to pronounce mold
Where does molding come from?
From Middle English moldynge; equivalent to mold + -ing.
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Questions about saying molding
How do you pronounce molding?
Say MOHL-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈmoʊldɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈməʊldɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in molding?
Molding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOHL). Broken into parts: MOHL · ding.
Is molding 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 /ˈməʊldɪŋ/ (MOHL-ding).
What words sound the same as molding?
Molding sounds the same as moulding in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.