How to pronounce malinger
Say it like muh-LING-gher. Malinger has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LING).
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- muh
- LING
- gher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Malinger 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.
- LINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of malinger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: muh-LING-guh.
What does malinger mean?
- To feign illness, injury, or incapacitation in order to avoid work, obligation, or perilous risk.“It is not uncommon on exam days for several students to malinger rather than prepare themselves.”
- To self-inflict real injury or infection (to inflict self-harm) in order to avoid work, obligation, or perilous risk.
Where does malinger come from?
From French malingrer, from adjective malingre (“delicate, fragile”).
Words that rhyme with malinger
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of malinger.
Questions about saying malinger
How do you pronounce malinger?
Say muh-LING-gher. The American pronunciation is /məˈlɪŋɡɚ/. In British English it is /məˈlɪŋɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in malinger?
Malinger has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LING). Broken into parts: muh · LING · gher.
Is malinger pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /məˈlɪŋɡə/ (muh-LING-guh).