How to Pronounce Molluscs

To pronounce "molluscs", say MOLL-uscs — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

MOLL-uscs

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💡 Tip for remembering “molluscs”

"molluscs" has 2 syllables: moll-uscs. It rhymes with solace and flawless, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: mollusc, molasse — easy to mix up when writing.

What does molluscs mean?

noun

  1. A soft-bodied invertebrate of the phylum Mollusca, typically with a hard shell of one or more pieces.
  2. A weak-willed person.

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with molluscs

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

solaceflawlesslawlessawelessmolluscawlessgallousjawlessclawlessmolassefollisscolices

Related words

molluskshellfishamphibianamphibiansarthropodsbirdsbivalvebivalves

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "molluscs"?▾

"Molluscs" has 2 syllables: moll · uscs.

What does "molluscs" mean?▾

Molluscs: A soft-bodied invertebrate of the phylum Mollusca, typically with a hard shell of one or more pieces.

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