How to pronounce motte
Say it like MOT. Motte is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MOT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Motte pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of motte
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MOT.
What does motte mean?
- A raised earth mound, often topped with a wooden or stone structure and surrounded with a ditch.
- An argument which is uncontroversial and easy to defend (in the context of a motte and bailey fallacy).
- Alternative form of mott.
Where does motte come from?
From French motte, from Anglo-Norman/Old French motte (“mound, hillock”).
Words that rhyme with motte
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of motte.
Questions about saying motte
How do you pronounce motte?
Say MOT. The American pronunciation is /mɑt/. In British English it is /mɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in motte?
Motte is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MOT.
Is motte pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /mɒt/ (MOT).