How to pronounce maliciously
Say it like muh-LISH-ih-slee. Maliciously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LISH).
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- muh
- LISH
- ih
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maliciously pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of maliciously
American and British speakers say maliciously in essentially the same way: /məˈlɪʃɪsli/ in the US and /məˈlɪʃɪsli/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-LISH-ih-slee.
What does maliciously mean?
- In a malicious manner, or for malicious reasons.
Where does maliciously come from?
From Middle English maliciousli; equivalent to malicious + -ly.
Words that rhyme with maliciously
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Questions about saying maliciously
How do you pronounce maliciously?
Say muh-LISH-ih-slee. The American pronunciation is /məˈlɪʃɪsli/. In British English it is /məˈlɪʃɪsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maliciously?
Maliciously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LISH). Broken into parts: muh · LISH · ih · slee.
Do Americans and Brits say maliciously the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈlɪʃɪsli/ and the British form is /məˈlɪʃɪsli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.