How to pronounce malafide
Say it like mah-luh-FY-dee. Malafide has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FY).
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US American/ˌmɑləˈfaɪdi/mah-luh-FY-dee
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- mah
- luh
- FY
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Malafide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does malafide mean?
adjective
- In bad faith.
- Something done in bad faith.
Where does malafide come from?
Univerbation of mala fide, from Latin malā fidē (“in bad faith”).
Words that rhyme with malafide
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Questions about saying malafide
How do you pronounce malafide?
Say mah-luh-FY-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɑləˈfaɪdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in malafide?
Malafide has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FY). Broken into parts: mah · luh · FY · dee.