How to Pronounce Mould

To pronounce "mould", say MOULD — one syllable, IPA /məʊld/. 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

/məʊld/

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💡 Tip for remembering “mould”

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

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

What does mould mean?

noun

  1. A hollow form or matrix for shaping a fluid or plastic substance.
  2. A frame or model around or on which something is formed or shaped.

verb

  1. To shape in or on a mold; to form into a particular shape; to give shape to.
  2. To guide or determine the growth or development of; influence

noun

  1. A natural substance in the form of a woolly or furry growth of tiny fungi that appears when organic material lies for a long time exposed to (usually warm and moist) air.

Words that rhyme with mould

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

coldholdthresholdscoldboldoldmoldstrolledstrongholdgoldfoldtold

Related words

moldmoldingforgemodelingmodelcastformshape

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mould"?▾

"Mould" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "mould"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mould" is /məʊld/.

What does "mould" mean?▾

Mould: A hollow form or matrix for shaping a fluid or plastic substance.

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