How to pronounce maligned
Say it like muh-LYND. Maligned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYND).
- muh
- LYND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maligned 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.
- LYNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of maligned
American and British speakers say maligned in essentially the same way: /məˈlaɪnd/ in the US and /məˈlaɪnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-LYND.
What does maligned mean?
- Assailed with contemptuous language
- simple past and past participle of malign How to pronounce malign
Words that rhyme with maligned
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of maligned.
Questions about saying maligned
How do you pronounce maligned?
Say muh-LYND. The American pronunciation is /məˈlaɪnd/. In British English it is /məˈlaɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maligned?
Maligned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYND). Broken into parts: muh · LYND.
Do Americans and Brits say maligned the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈlaɪnd/ and the British form is /məˈlaɪnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.