How to pronounce motelier
Say it like moh-teh-LYAY. Motelier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LYAY).
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- moh
- teh
- LYAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Motelier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- LYAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of motelier
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: moh-TEL-ee-uh.
What does motelier mean?
- The person who runs a motel.
Where does motelier come from?
Blend of motel + hotelier.
Words that rhyme with motelier
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of motelier.
Questions about saying motelier
How do you pronounce motelier?
Say moh-teh-LYAY. The American pronunciation is /ˌmoʊtɛˈljeɪ/. In British English it is /məʊˈtɛliə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in motelier?
Motelier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LYAY). Broken into parts: moh · teh · LYAY.
Is motelier pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /məʊˈtɛliə/ (moh-TEL-ee-uh).