How to pronounce malefic
Say it like muh-LEF-ik. Malefic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEF).
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- muh
- LEF
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Malefic 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.
- LEFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of malefic
American and British speakers say malefic in essentially the same way: /məˈlɛfɪk/ in the US and /məˈlɛfɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-LEF-ik.
What does malefic mean?
- Having an evil or harmful influence; baleful.
- A malefic planet.
Where does malefic come from?
From Latin maleficus.
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Questions about saying malefic
How do you pronounce malefic?
Say muh-LEF-ik. The American pronunciation is /məˈlɛfɪk/. In British English it is /məˈlɛfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in malefic?
Malefic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEF). Broken into parts: muh · LEF · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say malefic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈlɛfɪk/ and the British form is /məˈlɛfɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.