How to pronounce malarkey
Say it like muh-LAR-kee. Malarkey has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAR).
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- muh
- LAR
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Malarkey pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of malarkey
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: muh-LAH-kee.
What does malarkey mean?
- Nonsense; rubbish.“I decided it was a bunch of malarkey and stopped reading about halfway through.”
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Words that rhyme with malarkey
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Questions about saying malarkey
How do you pronounce malarkey?
Say muh-LAR-kee. The American pronunciation is /məˈlɑrki/. In British English it is /məˈlɑːki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in malarkey?
Malarkey has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAR). Broken into parts: muh · LAR · kee.
Is malarkey pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /məˈlɑːki/ (muh-LAH-kee).