How to pronounce mollusc
Say it like MOL-usk. Mollusc has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOL).
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- MOL
- usk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mollusc 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.
- uskKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mollusc
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MOL-usk.
What does mollusc mean?
- A soft-bodied invertebrate of the phylum Mollusca, typically with a hard shell of one or more pieces.“bivalve molluscs”
- A weak-willed person.
Where does mollusc come from?
Borrowed from French mollusque, from New Latin Mollusca (phylum name), from Latin molluscus (“thin-shelled”), from mollis (“soft”).
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Questions about saying mollusc
How do you pronounce mollusc?
Say MOL-usk. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑləsk/. In British English it is /ˈmɒləsk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mollusc?
Mollusc has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOL). Broken into parts: MOL · usk.
Is mollusc 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 /ˈmɒləsk/ (MOL-usk).