How to pronounce malic
Say it like MAL-ik. Malic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAL).
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- MAL
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Malic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of malic
American and British speakers say malic in essentially the same way: /ˈmælɪk/ in the US and /ˈmælɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAL-ik.
What does malic mean?
- Pertaining to apples.
- Of or pertaining to malic acid or its derivatives.
Where does malic come from?
From French malique, from Latin mālum.
Words that rhyme with malic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of malic.
Words that sound like malic
Questions about saying malic
How do you pronounce malic?
Say MAL-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˈmælɪk/. In British English it is /ˈmælɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in malic?
Malic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAL). Broken into parts: MAL · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say malic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmælɪk/ and the British form is /ˈmælɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as malic?
Malic sounds the same as malik in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.