How to pronounce malformed
Say it like mal-FORMD. Malformed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FORMD).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˌmælˈfɔrmd/mal-FORMD
UK British/ˌmælˈfɔːmd/mal-FAWMD
- mal
- FORMD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Malformed 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.
- FORMDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of malformed
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mal-FAWMD.
What does malformed mean?
adjective
- Not formed correctly; misshapen; deformed.
Where does malformed come from?
From mal- + formed.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with malformed
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Questions about saying malformed
How do you pronounce malformed?
Say mal-FORMD. The American pronunciation is /ˌmælˈfɔrmd/. In British English it is /ˌmælˈfɔːmd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in malformed?
Malformed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FORMD). Broken into parts: mal · FORMD.
Is malformed 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 /ˌmælˈfɔːmd/ (mal-FAWMD).