How to pronounce malign
Say it like muh-LYNE. Malign has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYNE).
- muh
- LYNE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Malign 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.
- LYNESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of malign
American and British speakers say malign in essentially the same way: /məˈlaɪn/ in the US and /məˈlaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-LYNE.
What does malign mean?
- Evil or malignant in disposition, nature, intent or influence.
- Malevolent.
- Malignant.“a malign ulcer”
- To make defamatory statements about; to slander or traduce.
Where does malign come from?
From Middle English maligne, from Old French maligne, from Latin malignus, from malus (“bad”) + genus (“sort, kind”).
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Words that rhyme with malign
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Questions about saying malign
How do you pronounce malign?
Say muh-LYNE. The American pronunciation is /məˈlaɪn/. In British English it is /məˈlaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in malign?
Malign has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYNE). Broken into parts: muh · LYNE.
Do Americans and Brits say malign the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈlaɪn/ and the British form is /məˈlaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.