How to pronounce malformations
Say it like mal-for-MAY-shunz. Malformations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY).
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- mal
- for
- MAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Malformations 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of malformations
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mal-faw-MAY-shunz.
What does malformations mean?
- plural of malformation How to pronounce malformation
Words that rhyme with malformations
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of malformations.
Questions about saying malformations
How do you pronounce malformations?
Say mal-for-MAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌmælfɔrˈmeɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌmælfɔːˈmeɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in malformations?
Malformations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY). Broken into parts: mal · for · MAY · shunz.
Is malformations 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 /ˌmælfɔːˈmeɪʃənz/ (mal-faw-MAY-shunz).