How to pronounce mould
Say it like MOHLD. Mould is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MOHLD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mould pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOHLDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of mould
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MOHLD.
What does mould mean?
- Commonwealth standard spelling of mold.
- Commonwealth standard spelling of mold.
- Commonwealth spelling of mold (“growth of tiny fungi”).
Where does mould come from?
Via Middle English molde, molde (“mold, cast”) and Old French modle, from Latin modulus.
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Words that rhyme with mould
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Words that sound like mould
Questions about saying mould
How do you pronounce mould?
Say MOHLD. The American pronunciation is /moʊld/. In British English it is /məʊld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mould?
Mould is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MOHLD.
Is mould pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /məʊld/ (MOHLD).
What words sound the same as mould?
Mould sounds the same as mold in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.