How to pronounce malum
Say it like MAL-um. Malum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAL).
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- MAL
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Malum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of malum
American and British speakers say malum in essentially the same way: /ˈmæləm/ in the US and /ˈmæləm/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAL-um.
What does malum mean?
- An evil or wrongdoing.
Where does malum come from?
From Latin malum.
Questions about saying malum
How do you pronounce malum?
Say MAL-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæləm/. In British English it is /ˈmæləm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in malum?
Malum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAL). Broken into parts: MAL · um.
Do Americans and Brits say malum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmæləm/ and the British form is /ˈmæləm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.