How to pronounce mollusk
Say it like MOL-usk. Mollusk has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOL).
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- MOL
- usk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mollusk 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 mollusk
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MOL-usk.
What does mollusk mean?
- US standard spelling of mollusc.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with mollusk
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Questions about saying mollusk
How do you pronounce mollusk?
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 mollusk?
Mollusk has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOL). Broken into parts: MOL · usk.
Is mollusk 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).