How to pronounce maleic
Say it like muh-LAY-ik. Maleic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY).
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- muh
- LAY
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maleic 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.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of maleic
American and British speakers say maleic in essentially the same way: /məˈleɪɪk/ in the US and /məˈleɪɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-LAY-ik.
What does maleic mean?
- of or relating to maleic acid or its derivatives
Words that rhyme with maleic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of maleic.
Questions about saying maleic
How do you pronounce maleic?
Say muh-LAY-ik. The American pronunciation is /məˈleɪɪk/. In British English it is /məˈleɪɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maleic?
Maleic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY). Broken into parts: muh · LAY · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say maleic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈleɪɪk/ and the British form is /məˈleɪɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.