How to pronounce malfunctioning
Say it like mal-FUHNGK-shuh-ning. Malfunctioning has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUHNGK).
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- mal
- FUHNGK
- shuh
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Malfunctioning 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.
- FUHNGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of malfunctioning
American and British speakers say malfunctioning in essentially the same way: /mælˈfʌŋkʃənɪŋ/ in the US and /mælˈfʌŋkʃənɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: mal-FUHNGK-shuh-ning.
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Questions about saying malfunctioning
How do you pronounce malfunctioning?
Say mal-FUHNGK-shuh-ning. The American pronunciation is /mælˈfʌŋkʃənɪŋ/. In British English it is /mælˈfʌŋkʃənɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in malfunctioning?
Malfunctioning has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUHNGK). Broken into parts: mal · FUHNGK · shuh · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say malfunctioning the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mælˈfʌŋkʃənɪŋ/ and the British form is /mælˈfʌŋkʃənɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.