How to pronounce malefactors
Say it like MAL-uh-fak-terz. Malefactors has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAL).
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- MAL
- uh
- fak
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Malefactors 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of malefactors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAL-uh-fak-tuz.
What does malefactors mean?
- plural of malefactor How to pronounce malefactor
Questions about saying malefactors
How do you pronounce malefactors?
Say MAL-uh-fak-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæləˌfæktɚz/. In British English it is /ˈmæləˌfæktəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in malefactors?
Malefactors has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAL). Broken into parts: MAL · uh · fak · terz.
Is malefactors 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 /ˈmæləˌfæktəz/ (MAL-uh-fak-tuz).