How to pronounce malintent
Say it like mal-in-TENT. Malintent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TENT).
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- mal
- in
- TENT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Malintent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- malGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TENTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of malintent
American and British speakers say malintent in essentially the same way: /ˌmælɪnˈtɛnt/ in the US and /ˌmælɪnˈtɛnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: mal-in-TENT.
What does malintent mean?
- Malicious intent.
Where does malintent come from?
From mal- + intent.
Words that rhyme with malintent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of malintent.
Questions about saying malintent
How do you pronounce malintent?
Say mal-in-TENT. The American pronunciation is /ˌmælɪnˈtɛnt/. In British English it is /ˌmælɪnˈtɛnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in malintent?
Malintent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TENT). Broken into parts: mal · in · TENT.
Do Americans and Brits say malintent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmælɪnˈtɛnt/ and the British form is /ˌmælɪnˈtɛnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.