How to pronounce mote
Say it like MOHT. Mote is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MOHT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mote pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of mote
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MOHT.
What does mote mean?
- A small particle; a speck.
- A tiny computer for remote sensing; a component element of smartdust.
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Words that rhyme with mote
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Words that sound like mote
Questions about saying mote
How do you pronounce mote?
Say MOHT. The American pronunciation is /moʊt/. In British English it is /məʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mote?
Mote is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MOHT.
Is mote 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 /məʊt/ (MOHT).
What words sound the same as mote?
Mote sounds the same as moat in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.