How to pronounce mottle
Say it like MOT-ul. Mottle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOT).
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- MOT
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mottle 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mottle
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MOT-ul.
What does mottle mean?
- To mark with blotches of different color, or shades of color, as if stained; to spot; to maculate.
- A distinguishing blotch of color.
- A mottled or spotted pattern.“The most common symptom is a mild mottle on the youngest leaves of infected plants.”
- Any of several species of genus Logania of butterflies, found from Burma to the Philippines and New Guinea.
Where does mottle come from?
1670-80. Probably back-formation from motley.
Words that rhyme with mottle
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Questions about saying mottle
How do you pronounce mottle?
Say MOT-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑtəl/. In British English it is /ˈmɒtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mottle?
Mottle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOT). Broken into parts: MOT · ul.
Is mottle 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 /ˈmɒtəl/ (MOT-ul).