How to pronounce mottled
Say it like MOT-uld. Mottled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOT).
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US American/ˈmɑtəld/MOT-uld
UK British/ˈmɒtəld/MOT-uld
- MOT
- uld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mottled 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.
- uldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mottled
- 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-uld.
What does mottled mean?
adjective
- Colored in patches; spotted.“The mottled skin of the snake was a camouflage that helped it blend in with the shadows.”
- simple past and past participle of mottle How to pronounce mottle
Where does mottled come from?
1670-80 mottle + -ed.
Questions about saying mottled
How do you pronounce mottled?
Say MOT-uld. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑtəld/. In British English it is /ˈmɒtəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mottled?
Mottled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOT). Broken into parts: MOT · uld.
Is mottled 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 /ˈmɒtəld/ (MOT-uld).