How To Pronounce Motley
motley
In British English, motley is pronounced /ˈmɒt.li/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈmʷɒt.li]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈmɑːt.li/.
Motley has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Motley has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Oo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Questions About Motley
How do you pronounce motley in British English?
In British English, motley is pronounced /ˈmɒt.li/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈmʷɒt.li].
How do you pronounce motley in American English?
In American English, motley is pronounced /ˈmɑːt.li/.
How many syllables are in motley?
Motley has two syllables, /mɒt/ + /li/.
Where is the stress in motley?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /mɒt/.
Do British and American English pronounce motley the same way?
No. British English has /ˈmɒt.li/ and American English has /ˈmɑːt.li/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oo
Nearby Words
Learn English and Literature with Adroit Tutors on our website, and order course materials there too.
www.adroittutors.com