How to Pronounce Malt

To pronounce "malt", say MALT — one syllable, IPA /mɑlt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/mɑlt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “malt”

"malt" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with exalt and assault, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: mault — easy to mix up when writing.

What does malt mean?

noun

  1. Malted grain (sprouted grain) (usually barley), used in brewing and otherwise.
  2. Malt liquor, especially malt whisky.

verb

  1. To convert a cereal grain into malt by causing it to sprout (by soaking in water) and then halting germination (by drying with hot air) in order to develop enzymes that can break down starches and proteins in the grain.
  2. To become malt.

Synonyms

malted

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Words that rhyme with malt

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exaltassaultvaultdefaultfaultsaltasphaltwaltgaltsault

Related words

whiskeywhiskybrewingsyrupmilkshakealebarleybrewery

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "malt"?▾

"Malt" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "malt"?▾

The IPA transcription of "malt" is /mɑlt/.

What does "malt" mean?▾

Malt: Malted grain (sprouted grain) (usually barley), used in brewing and otherwise.

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