How to Pronounce "mothballs"
word
ˈmɔθˌbɔɫz
MAWTH-bawlz
mˈɒθbɔːlz
MOTH-bawlz
Definition
Small balls made from chemicals (usually naphthalene or camphor) that are placed with clothes to protect them from being damaged by moths.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɔθˌbɔɫz
British English
mˈɒθbɔːlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAWTH-bawlz
UK
MOTH-bawlz
Listen in Context
She put mothballs in her closet to protect her clothes.
The old trunk smelled strongly of mothballs.
Please keep mothballs away from children and pets.
You can tell grandma stores her sweaters with mothballs—the smell is unmistakable.