How to pronounce malaprop
Say it like MAL-uh-prahp. Malaprop has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAL).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈmæləˌprɑp/MAL-uh-prahp
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- MAL
- uh
- prahp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Malaprop 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.
- prahpGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does malaprop mean?
adjective
- Characterized by the use of malapropisms.
- A malapropism.
- To use a malapropism.
Where does malaprop come from?
From the name of Mrs.
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Questions about saying malaprop
How do you pronounce malaprop?
Say MAL-uh-prahp. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæləˌprɑp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in malaprop?
Malaprop has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAL). Broken into parts: MAL · uh · prahp.