How to Pronounce "mollycoddles"
word
MAH-lee-KAH-duhlz
MOL-lee-KOD-uhlz
Definition
To treat someone too gently or carefully, giving them more protection, attention, or comfort than they really need, often making them weak or dependent.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɑɫiˌkɑdəɫ
British English
mˈɒlɪkˌɒdəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAH-lee-KAH-duhlz
UK
MOL-lee-KOD-uhlz
Listen in Context
She mollycoddles her son, never letting him play outside alone.
The teacher mollycoddles the students by giving them too much help.
If you mollycoddle your dog, it will never learn to behave.
Stop mollycoddling him—he needs to make mistakes to learn.