How to pronounce mollycoddle
Say it like MOL-ee-kod-ul. Mollycoddle has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOL).
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- MOL
- ee
- kod
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mollycoddle 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kodGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mollycoddle
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MOL-ih-kod-ul.
What does mollycoddle mean?
- To be overprotective and indulgent toward; to pamper.
Where does mollycoddle come from?
From molly + coddle.
Questions about saying mollycoddle
How do you pronounce mollycoddle?
Say MOL-ee-kod-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑliˌkɑdəl/. In British English it is /ˈmɒlɪˌkɒdəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mollycoddle?
Mollycoddle has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOL). Broken into parts: MOL · ee · kod · ul.
Is mollycoddle 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 /ˈmɒlɪˌkɒdəl/ (MOL-ih-kod-ul).