Como Pronunciar "mollycoddles"

word

MAH-lee-KAH-duhlz

MOL-lee-KOD-uhlz

Definição

To treat someone too gently or carefully, giving them more protection, attention, or comfort than they really need, often making them weak or dependent.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈmɑɫiˌkɑdəɫ

Inglês Britânico

mˈɒlɪkˌɒdəl

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

MAH-lee-KAH-duhlz

MOL-lee-KOD-uhlz

Ouça em Contexto

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.