How to pronounce mollified
Say it like MOL-uh-fyde. Mollified has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOL).
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- MOL
- uh
- fyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mollified pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of mollified
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MOL-uh-fyde.
What does mollified mean?
- simple past and past participle of mollify How to pronounce mollify
Words that rhyme with mollified
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Questions about saying mollified
How do you pronounce mollified?
Say MOL-uh-fyde. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑləˌfaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈmɒləˌfaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mollified?
Mollified has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOL). Broken into parts: MOL · uh · fyde.
Is mollified pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈmɒləˌfaɪd/ (MOL-uh-fyde).