How to pronounce molting
Say it like MOHL-ting. Molting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOHL).
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- MOHL
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Molting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of molting
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MOHL-ting.
What does molting mean?
- present participle and gerund of molt How to pronounce molt
- A molt; the shedding of skin, feathers, etc.
Words that rhyme with molting
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Questions about saying molting
How do you pronounce molting?
Say MOHL-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈmoʊltɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈməʊltɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in molting?
Molting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOHL). Broken into parts: MOHL · ting.
Is molting pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈməʊltɪŋ/ (MOHL-ting).