How to pronounce malkin
Say it like MAL-kin. Malkin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAL).
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- MAL
- kin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Malkin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of malkin
American and British speakers say malkin in essentially the same way: /ˈmælkɪn/ in the US and /ˈmælkɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAL-kin.
What does malkin mean?
- A mop, especially one used to clean a baker's oven.
- A hare.
Where does malkin come from?
From Malde, an early form of Maude or Matilda + -kin (diminutive ending).
Questions about saying malkin
How do you pronounce malkin?
Say MAL-kin. The American pronunciation is /ˈmælkɪn/. In British English it is /ˈmælkɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in malkin?
Malkin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAL). Broken into parts: MAL · kin.
Do Americans and Brits say malkin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmælkɪn/ and the British form is /ˈmælkɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.