How to Pronounce Mottle

To pronounce "mottle", say MOTTL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmɑt əl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈmɑt əl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mottle”

"mottle" has 2 syllables: mottl-e. It rhymes with throttle and cautel, if that helps it stick.

What does mottle mean?

noun

  1. A distinguishing blotch of color.
  2. A mottled coloration or pattern.

    “The most common symptom is a mild mottle on the youngest leaves of infected plants.”

verb

  1. To mark with blotches of different color, or shades of color, as if stained; to spot; to maculate.

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Words that rhyme with mottle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

throttlecautelbottlewattletwattlearistotlebluebottleglottalscrotaldottle

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mottle"?▾

"Mottle" has 2 syllables: mottl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "mottle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mottle" is /ˈmɑt əl/.

What does "mottle" mean?▾

Mottle: A distinguishing blotch of color.

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