How Do You Spell MALT?

Pronunciation: [mˈɒlt] (IPA)

The word "malt" is spelled with four letters, but it has only three sounds. This can be confusing for non-native English speakers. The first sound is /m/, which is the sound made by closing the lips and then releasing them while vibrating your vocal cords. The second sound is /ɔː/, which is a long, open-mid back vowel sound. The final sound is /lt/, which is a cluster of two consonants: /l/ and /t/. The spelling of "malt" accurately captures its pronunciation, making it an example of the consistency of English spelling.

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MALT Meaning and Definition

  1. Malt refers to a type of cereal grain that has been germinated, dried, and sometimes roasted. It is most commonly used in the production of beverages like beer and whiskey. The process of malting involves soaking the grains in water, allowing them to germinate, and then drying them with hot air. This germination process activates the enzymes in the grain, which are responsible for breaking down starches into sugars.

    Malt is known for its ability to provide flavor, color, and aroma to various food and drink products. It adds a distinct sweetness and richness due to the conversion of starches into sugars during malting. This sugary solution, also known as malt extract, is a common ingredient in baking and brewing.

    In the brewing industry, malt acts as the primary source of fermentable sugars necessary for the fermentation process. It contributes to the body and texture of the beer while also enhancing its flavor and head retention. Different types of malt, such as caramel malt or roasted malt, are used to achieve specific characteristics in beer, such as color, sweetness, or roasted notes.

    Malt is also utilized in the production of whiskey. The malted grain, usually barley, is mashed and fermented to create a crude alcohol base that is then distilled and aged. The properties of the malted barley, including its enzymes and sugars, are crucial in developing the distinctive flavors and aromas associated with whiskey.

    Overall, malt is an essential ingredient in the brewing and distilling industries, providing flavor, color, and essential sugars that contribute to the final product's taste and quality.

  2. • Barley, or any other grain, rendered sweet by artificial germination, the sweetness being preserved by checking the germination and drying in a kiln.
    • To make grain into malt.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of MALT

The word "malt" has its origin in Old English, where it was spelled as "malt" or "mealt". It can be traced back even further to the Proto-Germanic word "maltam" or "maltaz". This Proto-Germanic root is related to the Old Norse "malt" and the Gothic "malts", all of which mean "malt". The ultimate source of the word is believed to be the Proto-Indo-European language, with a reconstructed root of *melǵ-, meaning "soft" or "softened". This root also gave rise to words like "melting" and "melt".

Idioms with the word MALT

  • soft fire makes sweet malt The idiom "soft fire makes sweet malt" refers to the idea that gradual and patient efforts often lead to better results or outcomes. It suggests that rushing or applying excessive force can be counterproductive, while a more gentle and careful approach can yield better and sweeter outcomes.

Similar spelling words for MALT

Plural form of MALT is MALTS

Conjugate verb Malt

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have malted
you would have malted
he/she/it would have malted
we would have malted
they would have malted
I would have malt
you would have malt
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they would have malt

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been malting
you would have been malting
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would malt
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

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FUTURE

I will malt
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FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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FUTURE PERFECT

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you will have malted
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been malting
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IMPERATIVE

you malt
we let´s malt

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to malt

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was malting
you were malting
he/she/it was malting
we were malting
they were malting

PAST PARTICIPLE

malted

PAST PERFECT

I had malted
you had malted
he/she/it had malted
we had malted
they had malted

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been malting
you had been malting
he/she/it had been malting
we had been malting
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PRESENT

I malt
you malt
he/she/it malts
we malt
they malt

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am malting
you are malting
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we are malting
they are malting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

malting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have malted
you have malted
he/she/it has malted
we have malted
they have malted

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been malting
you have been malting
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we have been malting
they have been malting

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it malt

SIMPLE PAST

I malted
you malted
he/she/it malted
we malted
they malted

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