How to pronounce "malt"

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Phonetic Breakdown of "malt"

Learn how to break down "malt" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:

/mɑlt/
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IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

M AO1 L T
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Pronunciation Tips:

  • Stress the first syllable
  • Pay attention to vowel sounds
  • Practice each syllable separately

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Definition of "malt"

Pronunciation: /mɑlt/

Noun

  • Malted grain (sprouted grain) (usually barley), used in brewing and otherwise.
  • Malt liquor, especially malt whisky.
  • A milkshake with malted milk powder added for flavor.
    Synonyms: malted
  • Maltose-rich sugar derived from malted grain.

Verb

  • To convert a cereal grain into malt by causing it to sprout (by soaking in water) and then halting germination (by drying with hot air) in order to develop enzymes that can break down starches and proteins in the grain.
  • To become malt.
  • To drink malt liquor.

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