How to pronounce mallam
Say it like MAL-um. Mallam has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAL).
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- MAL
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mallam 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.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mallam
American and British speakers say mallam in essentially the same way: /ˈmæləm/ in the US and /ˈmæləm/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAL-um.
What does mallam mean?
- In Africa, a teacher of the Qur'an.
Words that rhyme with mallam
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mallam.
Questions about saying mallam
How do you pronounce mallam?
Say MAL-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæləm/. In British English it is /ˈmæləm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mallam?
Mallam has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAL). Broken into parts: MAL · um.
Do Americans and Brits say mallam the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmæləm/ and the British form is /ˈmæləm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.