How to pronounce malar
Say it like MAY-luh. Malar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY).
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- MAY
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Malar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of malar
American and British speakers say malar in essentially the same way: /ˈmeɪlə/ in the US and /ˈmeɪlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAY-luh.
What does malar mean?
- Pertaining to the cheek.
- The cheekbone, which forms a part of the lower edge of the orbit.
Where does malar come from?
From modern Latin malaris, from Latin mala (“jaw, cheek-bone”).
Questions about saying malar
How do you pronounce malar?
Say MAY-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmeɪlə/. In British English it is /ˈmeɪlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in malar?
Malar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY). Broken into parts: MAY · luh.
Do Americans and Brits say malar the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmeɪlə/ and the British form is /ˈmeɪlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.