How to pronounce mouldy
Say it like MOHL-dee. Mouldy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOHL).
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- MOHL
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mouldy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of mouldy
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MOHL-dee.
What does mouldy mean?
- Covered with mold.
- Showing signs of neglect; disused.
- Worthless; lousy; rotten.
- A torpedo.
Where does mouldy come from?
From mold + -y.
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Words that rhyme with mouldy
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Questions about saying mouldy
How do you pronounce mouldy?
Say MOHL-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmoʊldi/. In British English it is /ˈməʊldi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mouldy?
Mouldy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOHL). Broken into parts: MOHL · dee.
Is mouldy 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 /ˈməʊldi/ (MOHL-dee).
What words sound the same as mouldy?
Mouldy sounds the same as moldy in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.