How to pronounce malversation
Say it like mal-vuh-SAY-shun. Malversation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SAY).
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- mal
- vuh
- SAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Malversation 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.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 malversation
American and British speakers say malversation in essentially the same way: /mælvəˈseɪʃən/ in the US and /mælvəˈseɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: mal-vuh-SAY-shun.
What does malversation mean?
- Corrupt behavior, illegitimate activity, especially by someone in authority.
Where does malversation come from?
From French malversation, from malverser, from Latin male versari (“behave badly”).
Words that rhyme with malversation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of malversation.
Questions about saying malversation
How do you pronounce malversation?
Say mal-vuh-SAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /mælvəˈseɪʃən/. In British English it is /mælvəˈseɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in malversation?
Malversation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SAY). Broken into parts: mal · vuh · SAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say malversation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mælvəˈseɪʃən/ and the British form is /mælvəˈseɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.