How to Pronounce Moult

To pronounce "moult", say MOULT — one syllable, IPA /mɒlt/. 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

/mɒlt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “moult”

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

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

What does moult mean?

noun

  1. The process of shedding or losing a covering of fur, feathers or skin etc.

    “Some birds change colour during their winter moult.”

  2. The skin or feathers cast off during the process of moulting.

verb

  1. To shed or lose a covering of hair or fur, feathers, skin, horns, etc, and replace it with a fresh one.
  2. To shed in such a manner.

Synonyms

exuviashedslough

Words that rhyme with moult

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

boltjoltrevoltsmoltmoltcoltdeadboltpoultunbolthoultvolteboult

Related words

moltmoltingexuviateecdysissloughshedsheddingtin

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "moult"?▾

"Moult" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "moult"?▾

The IPA transcription of "moult" is /mɒlt/.

What does "moult" mean?▾

Moult: The process of shedding or losing a covering of fur, feathers or skin etc.

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