How to pronounce moulin
Say it like moo-LAN. Moulin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAN).
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- moo
- LAN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moulin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- LANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of moulin
American and British speakers say moulin in essentially the same way: /muˈlæn/ in the US and /muːˈlæn/ in the UK.
British respelling: moo-LAN.
What does moulin mean?
- A cylindrical, vertical shaft that extends through a glacier and is carved by meltwater from the glacier’s surface.
Where does moulin come from?
Borrowed from French moulin, from Late Latin molinum (“mill”).
Words that rhyme with moulin
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of moulin.
Questions about saying moulin
How do you pronounce moulin?
Say moo-LAN. The American pronunciation is /muˈlæn/. In British English it is /muːˈlæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moulin?
Moulin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAN). Broken into parts: moo · LAN.
Do Americans and Brits say moulin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /muˈlæn/ and the British form is /muːˈlæn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.