How to pronounce malleate
Say it like MAL-ee-it. Malleate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAL).
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- MAL
- ee
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Malleate 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of malleate
American and British speakers say malleate in essentially the same way: /ˈmæliɪt/ in the US and /ˈmæliɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAL-ee-it.
What does malleate mean?
- Possessing or resembling a malleus, or another structure shaped like a hammer.
- Having a surface with shallow round indentations, resembling copper that has been hammered.
- To beat into shape with a hammer.
Where does malleate come from?
First attested in 1884; from malleus + -ate (adjective-forming suffix).
Questions about saying malleate
How do you pronounce malleate?
Say MAL-ee-it. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæliɪt/. In British English it is /ˈmæliɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in malleate?
Malleate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAL). Broken into parts: MAL · ee · it.
Do Americans and Brits say malleate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmæliɪt/ and the British form is /ˈmæliɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.