To pronounce "maladaptiveness", say MAL-ad-apt-iv-en-ess — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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MAL-ad-apt-iv-en-ess
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"maladaptiveness" has 6 syllables: mal-ad-apt-iv-en-ess.
"Maladaptiveness" has 6 syllables: mal · ad · apt · iv · en · ess.
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