How to pronounce mullarkey
Say it like muh-LAR-kee. Mullarkey has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAR).
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- muh
- LAR
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mullarkey pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of mullarkey
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: muh-LAH-kee.
What does mullarkey mean?
- Alternative spelling of malarkey.
Words that rhyme with mullarkey
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mullarkey.
Questions about saying mullarkey
How do you pronounce mullarkey?
Say muh-LAR-kee. The American pronunciation is /məˈlɑrki/. In British English it is /məˈlɑːki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mullarkey?
Mullarkey has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAR). Broken into parts: muh · LAR · kee.
Is mullarkey 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 /məˈlɑːki/ (muh-LAH-kee).