How to pronounce moldy
Say it like MOHL-dee. Moldy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOHL).
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- MOHL
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moldy 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.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of moldy
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MOHL-dee.
What does moldy mean?
- Covered with mold.
- Stale or musty.
Where does moldy come from?
From mold + -y.
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Questions about saying moldy
How do you pronounce moldy?
Say MOHL-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmoʊldi/. In British English it is /ˈməʊldi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moldy?
Moldy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOHL). Broken into parts: MOHL · dee.
Is moldy 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 /ˈməʊldi/ (MOHL-dee).