How to pronounce maladroit
Say it like mal-uh-DROYT. Maladroit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DROYT).
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- mal
- uh
- DROYT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maladroit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- malGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DROYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of maladroit
American and British speakers say maladroit in essentially the same way: /ˌmæləˈdrɔɪt/ in the US and /ˌmæləˈdrɔɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: mal-uh-DROYT.
What does maladroit mean?
- Not adroit; awkward, clumsy, inept.
- Somebody who is inept, or lacking in skill, or talent.
Where does maladroit come from?
Borrowed from French maladroit, from mal- (“bad, badly”) + adroit (“skilful”), equivalent to mal- + adroit.
Words that rhyme with maladroit
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of maladroit.
Questions about saying maladroit
How do you pronounce maladroit?
Say mal-uh-DROYT. The American pronunciation is /ˌmæləˈdrɔɪt/. In British English it is /ˌmæləˈdrɔɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maladroit?
Maladroit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DROYT). Broken into parts: mal · uh · DROYT.
Do Americans and Brits say maladroit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmæləˈdrɔɪt/ and the British form is /ˌmæləˈdrɔɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.