How to pronounce maltaxation
Say it like mal-tak-SAY-shun. Maltaxation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SAY).
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- mal
- tak
- SAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maltaxation 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.
- takKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- SAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of maltaxation
American and British speakers say maltaxation in essentially the same way: /mæltækˈseɪʃən/ in the US and /mæltækˈseɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: mal-tak-SAY-shun.
What does maltaxation mean?
- Taxation imposed in an exaggerate, unjust, or unlawful way.
Where does maltaxation come from?
From mal- + taxation.
Words that rhyme with maltaxation
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Questions about saying maltaxation
How do you pronounce maltaxation?
Say mal-tak-SAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /mæltækˈseɪʃən/. In British English it is /mæltækˈseɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maltaxation?
Maltaxation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SAY). Broken into parts: mal · tak · SAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say maltaxation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mæltækˈseɪʃən/ and the British form is /mæltækˈseɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.