How to pronounce moly
Say it like MOH-lee. Moly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH).
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- MOH
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of moly
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MOH-lee.
What does moly mean?
- A magic herb or plant used by Odysseus to overcome Circe.
- Any plant associated with the mythological moly, especially the European allium, Allium moly.
- Molybdenum.
- Molybdenum grease.
Words that rhyme with moly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of moly.
Questions about saying moly
How do you pronounce moly?
Say MOH-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmoʊli/. In British English it is /ˈməʊli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moly?
Moly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH). Broken into parts: MOH · lee.
Is moly 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 /ˈməʊli/ (MOH-lee).