How to pronounce mottling
Say it like MOT-uh-ling. Mottling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOT).
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- MOT
- uh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mottling 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mottling
- 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-uh-ling.
What does mottling mean?
- present participle and gerund of mottle How to pronounce mottle
- spots or blotches of different shades or colors
Words that rhyme with mottling
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Questions about saying mottling
How do you pronounce mottling?
Say MOT-uh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑtəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmɒtəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mottling?
Mottling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOT). Broken into parts: MOT · uh · ling.
Is mottling 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 /ˈmɒtəlɪŋ/ (MOT-uh-ling).