How to pronounce mordant
Say it like MOR-dunt. Mordant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOR).
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- MOR
- dunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mordant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- duntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mordant
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAW-dunt.
What does mordant mean?
- Any substance used to facilitate the fixing of a dye to a fiber; usually a metallic compound which reacts with the dye using chelation.
- Any corrosive substance used in etching.
- A glutinous size used as a ground for gilding, to make the gold leaf adhere.
- Having or showing a sharp or critical quality.
- Serving to fix a dye to a fiber.
- To subject to the action of, or imbue with, a mordant.“Mordant these goods for dyeing.”
Where does mordant come from?
From French mordant, from Latin mordeō.
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Words that rhyme with mordant
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Questions about saying mordant
How do you pronounce mordant?
Say MOR-dunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈmoʊrdənt/. In British English it is /ˈmɔːdənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mordant?
Mordant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOR). Broken into parts: MOR · dunt.
Is mordant pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmɔːdənt/ (MAW-dunt).