How to pronounce molten
Say it like MOHL-tun. Molten has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOHL).
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- MOHL
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Molten pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of molten
American and British speakers say molten in essentially the same way: /ˈmoʊltən/ in the US and /ˈmɒltən/ in the UK.
British respelling: MOL-tun.
What does molten mean?
- Melted, especially due to great heat“molten metal, wax, rock”
- Made from a melted substance.
- Glowing red-hot.
Where does molten come from?
From Middle English molten, from Old English molten, ġemolten (“melted, molten”), from Proto-Germanic *multanaz, past participle of Proto-Germanic *meltaną (“to melt”).
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Questions about saying molten
How do you pronounce molten?
Say MOHL-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˈmoʊltən/. In British English it is /ˈmɒltən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in molten?
Molten has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOHL). Broken into parts: MOHL · tun.
Do Americans and Brits say molten the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmoʊltən/ and the British form is /ˈmɒltən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.