How to pronounce maleficient
Say it like mal-uh-FISH-unt. Maleficient has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FISH).
- mal
- uh
- FISH
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maleficient pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- malGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of maleficient
American and British speakers say maleficient in essentially the same way: /ˌmæləˈfɪʃənt/ in the US and /ˌmæləˈfɪʃənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: mal-uh-FISH-unt.
What does maleficient mean?
- Alternative form of maleficent.
Where does maleficient come from?
Modification of maleficent; compare beneficient.
Words that rhyme with maleficient
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of maleficient.
Questions about saying maleficient
How do you pronounce maleficient?
Say mal-uh-FISH-unt. The American pronunciation is /ˌmæləˈfɪʃənt/. In British English it is /ˌmæləˈfɪʃənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maleficient?
Maleficient has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FISH). Broken into parts: mal · uh · FISH · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say maleficient the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmæləˈfɪʃənt/ and the British form is /ˌmæləˈfɪʃənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.