How to pronounce malfeasance
Say it like mal-FEE-zuns. Malfeasance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEE).
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- mal
- FEE
- zuns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Malfeasance 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.
- FEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- zunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of malfeasance
American and British speakers say malfeasance in essentially the same way: /ˌmælˈfizəns/ in the US and /ˌmælˈfiːzəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: mal-FEE-zuns.
What does malfeasance mean?
- Wrongdoing.
- Misconduct or wrongdoing, especially by a public official and causing damage.
Where does malfeasance come from?
From Old French malfaisance, derived from malfaire, maufaire (“to do evil”), from Latin malefaciō (“to do evil”), from male (“evilly”) + faciō (“to do, make”).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying malfeasance
How do you pronounce malfeasance?
Say mal-FEE-zuns. The American pronunciation is /ˌmælˈfizəns/. In British English it is /ˌmælˈfiːzəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in malfeasance?
Malfeasance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEE). Broken into parts: mal · FEE · zuns.
Do Americans and Brits say malfeasance the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmælˈfizəns/ and the British form is /ˌmælˈfiːzəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.