How to pronounce malfunctions
Say it like mal-FUHNGK-shunz. Malfunctions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUHNGK).
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- mal
- FUHNGK
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Malfunctions 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of malfunctions
American and British speakers say malfunctions in essentially the same way: /mælˈfʌŋkʃənz/ in the US and /mælˈfʌŋkʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: mal-FUHNGK-shunz.
What does malfunctions mean?
- plural of malfunction How to pronounce malfunction
- third-person singular simple present indicative of malfunction How to pronounce malfunction
Questions about saying malfunctions
How do you pronounce malfunctions?
Say mal-FUHNGK-shunz. The American pronunciation is /mælˈfʌŋkʃənz/. In British English it is /mælˈfʌŋkʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in malfunctions?
Malfunctions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUHNGK). Broken into parts: mal · FUHNGK · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say malfunctions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mælˈfʌŋkʃənz/ and the British form is /mælˈfʌŋkʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.