How to pronounce Molotov
Say it like MAW-luh-tof. Molotov has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAW).
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US American/ˈmɔləˌtɑf/MAW-luh-tof
UK British/ˈmɔːləˌtɒf/MAW-luh-tof
- MAW
- luh
- tof
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Molotov pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tofGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of Molotov
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MAW-luh-tof.
What does Molotov mean?
noun
- Soviet statesman (1890-1986)
- a city in the European part of Russia
Questions about saying Molotov
How do you pronounce Molotov?
Say MAW-luh-tof. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɔləˌtɑf/. In British English it is /ˈmɔːləˌtɒf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Molotov?
Molotov has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAW). Broken into parts: MAW · luh · tof.
Is Molotov 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 /ˈmɔːləˌtɒf/ (MAW-luh-tof).