How to pronounce malfed
Say it like mal-FED. Malfed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FED).
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- mal
- FED
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Malfed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- malKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- FEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of malfed
American and British speakers say malfed in essentially the same way: /mælˈfɛd/ in the US and /mælˈfɛd/ in the UK.
British respelling: mal-FED.
What does malfed mean?
- Poorly fed; malnourished.
Where does malfed come from?
From mal- + fed.
Words that rhyme with malfed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of malfed.
Questions about saying malfed
How do you pronounce malfed?
Say mal-FED. The American pronunciation is /mælˈfɛd/. In British English it is /mælˈfɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in malfed?
Malfed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FED). Broken into parts: mal · FED.
Do Americans and Brits say malfed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mælˈfɛd/ and the British form is /mælˈfɛd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.