How to pronounce malodor
Say it like mal-OH-der. Malodor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OH).
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- mal
- OH
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Malodor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- malGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of malodor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: mal-OH-duh.
What does malodor mean?
- An offensive odor.
Where does malodor come from?
From mal- (“bad”) + odor.
Words that rhyme with malodor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of malodor.
Questions about saying malodor
How do you pronounce malodor?
Say mal-OH-der. The American pronunciation is /ˌmæˈloʊdɚ/. In British English it is /ˌmæˈləʊdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in malodor?
Malodor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OH). Broken into parts: mal · OH · der.
Is malodor 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 /ˌmæˈləʊdə/ (mal-OH-duh).