How to pronounce moleskin
Say it like MOHL-skin. Moleskin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOHL).
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- MOHL
- skin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moleskin 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.
- skinGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of moleskin
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MOHL-skin.
What does moleskin mean?
- The fur of a mole.
- A cotton twill fabric with a heavy velvety nap.
- Clothing made of this fabric.
- To cover with a moleskin bandage.
Where does moleskin come from?
From mole + skin.
Questions about saying moleskin
How do you pronounce moleskin?
Say MOHL-skin. The American pronunciation is /ˈmoʊlˌskɪn/. In British English it is /ˈməʊlˌskɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moleskin?
Moleskin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOHL). Broken into parts: MOHL · skin.
Is moleskin 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 /ˈməʊlˌskɪn/ (MOHL-skin).