English pronunciation · Words Starting with M
Mould Pronunciation
Mould is pronounced MOHLD, IPA /ˈmoʊld/.
MOHLD
US /ˈmoʊld/ · UK /ˈməʊld/
Syllables: MOHLD (1 syllable)
noun and verb: A furry growth on damp food or walls, a shaped container for setting liquids, or to shape something.
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Mould in a Sentence
- There was mould along the window frame.
- Pour the jelly into a mould.
- Teachers mould more than they realise.
Common Mispronunciations of Mould
Not MOOLD
The ou block here gives the oh of go, so the word rhymes with cold and sold.
Not MOW-uhld
One beat holds it, and the l slides straight into the d at the close.
Tip: Mould is the British spelling and mold the American one, and both are said the same way.
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