How to pronounce malodorous
Say it like mal-OH-duh-rus. Malodorous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OH).
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- mal
- OH
- duh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Malodorous 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.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of malodorous
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: mal-OH-duh-rus.
What does malodorous mean?
- Having a bad odor.“There were malodorous garbage bags aplenty outside her house.”
- Highly improper.
Where does malodorous come from?
From mal- + odorous.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- foul
Questions about saying malodorous
How do you pronounce malodorous?
Say mal-OH-duh-rus. The American pronunciation is /ˌmæˈloʊdərəs/. In British English it is /ˌmæˈləʊdərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in malodorous?
Malodorous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OH). Broken into parts: mal · OH · duh · rus.
Is malodorous pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌmæˈləʊdərəs/ (mal-OH-duh-rus).