How to pronounce maleficent
Say it like muh-LEF-ih-sunt. Maleficent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEF).
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- muh
- LEF
- ih
- sunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maleficent 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- suntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of maleficent
American and British speakers say maleficent in essentially the same way: /məˈlɛfɪsənt/ in the US and /məˈlɛfɪsənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-LEF-ih-sunt.
What does maleficent mean?
- Harmful or evil in intent or effect.“maleficent influence”
Where does maleficent come from?
From Latin *maleficēns, from male (“bad”) + -ficēns, combining form from faciēns, present participle of faciō (“to make or do”).
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Questions about saying maleficent
How do you pronounce maleficent?
Say muh-LEF-ih-sunt. The American pronunciation is /məˈlɛfɪsənt/. In British English it is /məˈlɛfɪsənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maleficent?
Maleficent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEF). Broken into parts: muh · LEF · ih · sunt.
Do Americans and Brits say maleficent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈlɛfɪsənt/ and the British form is /məˈlɛfɪsənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.