How to Pronounce Maladministration

To pronounce "maladministration", say MAL-adm-in-istr-at-ion — 6 syllables, IPA /malədmɪnɪˈstɹeɪʃ(ə)n/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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6

Syllables

17

Letters

/malədmɪnɪˈstɹeɪʃ(ə)n/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “maladministration”

"maladministration" has 6 syllables: mal-adm-in-istr-at-ion.

What does maladministration mean?

noun

  1. Faulty, inefficient or improper management or administration, especially by a government body.

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Related words

mismanagementmisrulemishandlingdefectbadirregularityarbitrarinesscorruption

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "maladministration"?▾

"Maladministration" has 6 syllables: mal · adm · in · istr · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "maladministration"?▾

The IPA transcription of "maladministration" is /malədmɪnɪˈstɹeɪʃ(ə)n/.

What does "maladministration" mean?▾

Maladministration: Faulty, inefficient or improper management or administration, especially by a government body.

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