How to pronounce malleolar
Say it like muh-LEE-uh-ler. Malleolar has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE).
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- muh
- LEE
- uh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Malleolar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of malleolar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ma-LEE-uh-luh.
What does malleolar mean?
- Of or relating to the malleolus.
Where does malleolar come from?
From malleolus + -ar.
Words that rhyme with malleolar
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Questions about saying malleolar
How do you pronounce malleolar?
Say muh-LEE-uh-ler. The American pronunciation is /məˈliəlɚ/. In British English it is /mæˈliːələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in malleolar?
Malleolar has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE). Broken into parts: muh · LEE · uh · ler.
Is malleolar pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /mæˈliːələ/ (ma-LEE-uh-luh).