How to pronounce moloch
Say it like MOL-ok. Moloch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOL).
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US American/ˈmɑlɑk/MOL-ok
UK British/ˈmɒlɒk/MOL-ok
- MOL
- ok
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moloch 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.
- okKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of moloch
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MOL-ok.
What does moloch mean?
noun
- Any of species Moloch horridus of Australian lizards, sole species of the genus Moloch.
Questions about saying moloch
How do you pronounce moloch?
Say MOL-ok. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑlɑk/. In British English it is /ˈmɒlɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moloch?
Moloch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOL). Broken into parts: MOL · ok.
Is moloch 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 /ˈmɒlɒk/ (MOL-ok).