How to pronounce malpractice
Say it like mal-PRAK-tus. Malpractice has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRAK).
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- mal
- PRAK
- tus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Malpractice pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- malKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- PRAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of malpractice
American and British speakers say malpractice in essentially the same way: /mælˈpræktəs/ in the US and /mælˈpræktɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: mal-PRAK-tis.
What does malpractice mean?
- The improper treatment of a patient by a physician that results in injury or loss.
- Improper or unethical conduct by a professional or official person.
Where does malpractice come from?
From mal- + practice.
Words that rhyme with malpractice
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of malpractice.
Questions about saying malpractice
How do you pronounce malpractice?
Say mal-PRAK-tus. The American pronunciation is /mælˈpræktəs/. In British English it is /mælˈpræktɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in malpractice?
Malpractice has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRAK). Broken into parts: mal · PRAK · tus.
Do Americans and Brits say malpractice the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mælˈpræktəs/ and the British form is /mælˈpræktɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.