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malt
Definition:
(nou) a milkshake made with malt powder (nou) a lager of high alcohol content; by law it is considered too alcoholic to be sold as lager or beer (nou) a cereal grain (usually barley) that is kiln-dried after having been germinated by soaking in water; used especially in brewing and distilling
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Sift the remaining malt and flour together.
The malt portion of the distillery was closed in 1975 and demolished in 1976.
Laphroaig is also the name of the Islay single malt Scotch whisky.
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Common mistakes of malt pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "malt" with a long "a" sound, like "mault." This is incorrect. The correct pronunciation is /mɔlt/ in US and /mɑːlt/ in UK. Tip: Focus on the short "a" sound.
- Overemphasizing the "l": A common mistake is to make the "l" sound too strong, saying "mal-t." The correct pronunciation blends the "l" smoothly with the preceding vowel, as in /mɔlt/ (US) and /mɑːlt/ (UK). Tip: Keep the "l" subtle.
- Dropping the "t" sound: Some may say "mal" and omit the "t" at the end. The "t" is essential in "malt," pronounced as /mɔlt/ (US) and /mɑːlt/ (UK). Tip: Practice finishing the word with a clear "t" sound.
- Confusing with "malt" and "molt": Learners sometimes mix up "malt" with "molt," which has a different vowel sound. "Molt" is pronounced /moʊlt/ (US) and /məʊlt/ (UK). Tip: Pay attention to the vowel sounds to differentiate.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some might incorrectly stress the second syllable or pronounce "malt" as if it has two syllables. The correct stress is on the first syllable: /mɔlt/ (US) and /mɑːlt/ (UK). Tip: Remember "malt" is a single, one-syllable word.