How to pronounce mulct
Say it like MUHLKT. Mulct is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MUHLKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mulct pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MUHLKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of mulct
American and British speakers say mulct in essentially the same way: /mʌlkt/ in the US and /mʌlkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHLKT.
What does mulct mean?
- A fine or penalty, especially a pecuniary one.
- To impose such a fine or penalty.
- To swindle (someone) out of money.
Where does mulct come from?
From Middle French mulcter (“to fine, punish”), from Latin mulcta (“penalty, fine”).
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Questions about saying mulct
How do you pronounce mulct?
Say MUHLKT. The American pronunciation is /mʌlkt/. In British English it is /mʌlkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mulct?
Mulct is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MUHLKT.
Do Americans and Brits say mulct the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mʌlkt/ and the British form is /mʌlkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.