How to pronounce malefactor
Say it like MAL-uh-fak-ter. Malefactor has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAL).
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- MAL
- uh
- fak
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Malefactor 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.
- fakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of malefactor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAL-uh-fak-tuh.
What does malefactor mean?
- A criminal or felon.
- An evildoer.
Where does malefactor come from?
From Middle English malefactour, from Late Latin malefactor, from Latin malefaciō, from male (“evilly”) + factus (“made or done”), past participle of facio (“to make or do”).
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Questions about saying malefactor
How do you pronounce malefactor?
Say MAL-uh-fak-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæləˌfæktɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmæləˌfæktə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in malefactor?
Malefactor has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAL). Broken into parts: MAL · uh · fak · ter.
Is malefactor 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 /ˈmæləˌfæktə/ (MAL-uh-fak-tuh).