English pronunciation · Words Starting with M
Mildew Pronunciation
Mildew is pronounced MIL-doo, IPA /ˈmɪlˌdu/.
MIL-doo
US /ˈmɪlˌdu/ · UK /ˈmɪldjuː/
Syllables: MIL · doo (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: A thin white or grey fungus that grows on damp walls, cloth or plants.
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Mildew in a Sentence
- Mildew has spread across the bathroom ceiling.
- The tent smelled of mildew.
- Spray the roses before mildew takes hold.
Common Mispronunciations of Mildew
Not MYL-doo
Clip the opening to the i of mill, because a long eye belongs to mild, a different word.
Not mil-DOO
MIL carries the beat and doo trails after it, which is the usual shape for a two-part noun.
Tip: Americans say MIL-doo and British speakers MIL-dyoo, keeping the y glide.
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