How to pronounce malformation
Say it like mal-for-MAY-shun. Malformation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY).
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- mal
- for
- MAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Malformation 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.
- forKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- MAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of malformation
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mal-faw-MAY-shun.
What does malformation mean?
- An abnormal formation.
- An abnormal developmental feature of offspring.
Where does malformation come from?
From mal- + formation.
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Words that rhyme with malformation
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Questions about saying malformation
How do you pronounce malformation?
Say mal-for-MAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌmælfɔrˈmeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌmælfɔːˈmeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in malformation?
Malformation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY). Broken into parts: mal · for · MAY · shun.
Is malformation pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌmælfɔːˈmeɪʃən/ (mal-faw-MAY-shun).