How to pronounce malware
Say it like MAL-wair. Malware has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAL).
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US American/ˈmælˌwɛr/MAL-wair
UK British/ˈmælwɛə/MAL-wair
- MAL
- wair
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Malware 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.
- wairGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of malware
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAL-wair.
What does malware mean?
noun
- Software which has been designed to operate in a malicious, undesirable manner.
Where does malware come from?
From mal- + -ware.
Questions about saying malware
How do you pronounce malware?
Say MAL-wair. The American pronunciation is /ˈmælˌwɛr/. In British English it is /ˈmælwɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in malware?
Malware has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAL). Broken into parts: MAL · wair.
Is malware pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmælwɛə/ (MAL-wair).