How to Pronounce "molt"
word
ˈmoʊɫt
MOHlt
məʊlt
MOHlt
Definition
When an animal, especially a bird, insect, or reptile, loses its old skin, feathers, or shell to allow new ones to grow.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmoʊɫt
British English
məʊlt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MOHlt
UK
MOHlt
Listen in Context
Snakes molt their skin several times a year.
Many birds molt before the winter comes.
Insects often molt as they grow.
My parrot looks funny when he starts to molt his bright feathers.