How to pronounce malady
Say it like MAL-uh-dee. Malady has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAL).
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- MAL
- uh
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Malady pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of malady
American and British speakers say malady in essentially the same way: /ˈmælədi/ in the US and /ˈmælədi/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAL-uh-dee.
What does malady mean?
- Any ailment or disease of the body; especially, a lingering or deep-seated disorder.
- A moral or mental defect or disorder.
Where does malady come from?
From Middle English maladie, from Old French maladie (“sickness, illness, disease”), from malade (“ill, sick”), from Latin male habitus (“ill-kept, not in good condition”), 1st century AD.
Questions about saying malady
How do you pronounce malady?
Say MAL-uh-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmælədi/. In British English it is /ˈmælədi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in malady?
Malady has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAL). Broken into parts: MAL · uh · dee.
Do Americans and Brits say malady the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmælədi/ and the British form is /ˈmælədi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.