How to pronounce mallee
Say it like MAL-ee. Mallee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAL).
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- MAL
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mallee 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.
American vs British pronunciation of mallee
American and British speakers say mallee in essentially the same way: /ˈmæli/ in the US and /ˈmæli/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAL-ee.
What does mallee mean?
- A type of scrubland with low-growing thick eucalypts, characteristic of certain parts of Australia.
- Any semi-desert region of Australia where such scrub is the predominant vegetation.
- Any of several low-growing eucalypts characteristic of such scrubland, especially Eucalyptus dumosa, Eucalyptus oleosa, and Eucalyptus socialis.
- Alternative spelling of mali (“a member of a caste in South Asia whose traditional occupation is gardening; hence, any South Asian gardener”).
Where does mallee come from?
Probably borrowed from Wemba-Wemba mali; compare Woiwurrung mali.
Words that rhyme with mallee
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mallee.
Questions about saying mallee
How do you pronounce mallee?
Say MAL-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæli/. In British English it is /ˈmæli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mallee?
Mallee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAL). Broken into parts: MAL · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say mallee the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmæli/ and the British form is /ˈmæli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.