To pronounce "moldy", say MOLDY — one syllable, IPA /ˈmoʊldi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈmoʊldi/
IPA
"moldy" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with mouldy and oldie, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: mouldy — easy to mix up when writing.
adjective
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Moldy" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "moldy" is /ˈmoʊldi/.
Moldy: Covered with mold.
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